Issue ID | 669346 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10223025 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 09/07/06 |
Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. The contact heard a rubbing sound coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced and they replaced the column with the original design. One year later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that there was a new design for the steering column, but the contact would have to pay to have the new part installed. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GALLUP, NM |
VIN pattern | 1GTEC14X63ZXXXXXX |
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 | 10/07/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | PITRE CHEVROLET |
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