Issue ID | 757060 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10301936 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 22/12/09 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph in rainy weather conditions and pressure was applied to the brake pedal, followed by an activation of the anti-lock brake system. The failure occurred at extremely low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to severe corrosion in the anti-lock brake sensor. There was a prior recall repair under nhtsa 07e106000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). However, the remedy failed to correct the safety related defect. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 34,000. The steering shaft was replaced. Updated 02/18/10 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHICOPEE, MA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14V92ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 25/02/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BOB PION |
Dealer's telephone number | 413-598-8377 |
Dealer's city | CHICOPEE |
Dealer's state code | MA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 01020 |