Issue ID | 783064 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10324763 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 18/03/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2003 gmc half ton sierra truck. 3 time since 2003 that i've had to take it in for clunking noise felt thru steering wheel. Lubed a couple times then replaced the intermediate steering shaft. Still no guarantees that it won't happen again. Also very hard to steer when braking and brakes don't respond well when applied quickly. The first time the intermediate steering shaft needed attention the truck only had 15,000 miles on it. The second time was 30,000 miles and the last time was 45,000 miles and occurred in march 2010. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LACEY, WA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T63EXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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