Issue ID | 650029 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10207540 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 01/12/06 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer failed and the needle became stuck on 40 mph. The fuel gauge needle also failed. As of october 31, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the instrument panel cluster caused the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 74,700. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
Number of Occurences | 10 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MORENO VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GTGC13U33FXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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Dealer's name | MORENO VALLEY CHEVROLET |
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