Issue ID | 664816 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10219322 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 22/01/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. On september 27, 2005, the speedometer began displaying inaccurate readings. The speedometer sporadically failed for the next couple of years. On october 5, 2007, the speedometer displayed an inaccurate speed of 125 mph. The contact received a notice regarding a voluntary recall for the speedometer. Only vehicles less than six years old or with fewer than 70,000 miles would receive a free remedy. The contact's mileage was 115,000; therefore, he was ineligible for the free remedy. No repairs were made. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The purchase date, recall number, and speed were unknown. The failure mileage was 64,999 and current mileage was 115,000. Updated 3/25/08 *cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64999 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VEVAY, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14V63ZXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | CRAIG PONTIAC GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | 812-273-3135 |
Dealer's city | MADISON |
Dealer's state code | IL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 47250 |