Issue ID | 711250 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10257583 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 10/12/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The instrument cluster on a 2003 gmc sierra 1500 pickup truck fails unexpectedly. There are problems with the stepper motors and the manufacturer knows about it. Certainly, one has to know the speed they are traveling,especially in school and construction zones. Mark these words "someone is going to get killed" there are several complaints filed with the manufacturer and you and yet noting is done to correct the problem. Is it going to have to take a fatality before a recall is issued. No wonder the car companies are in so much trouble!!! |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH LAS VEGAS , NV |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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