Issue ID | 717007 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10262578 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 16/03/09 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 2500. While driving between 30-35 mph on normal road conditions, the contact crashed into another vehicle that failed to stop completely at a stop sign. The air bags failed to deploy during the massive impact. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The driver and front passenger side occupant sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was completely destroyed and was towed to a collision center. The opposing vehicle sustained moderate damges and the two occupants were injured. The failure and current mileages were 91,000. Updated 04/21/09.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ST. PAUL , MN |
VIN pattern | 1GTGK29U1YEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 4 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 08/07/08 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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 | ARROW GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | 651-552-2222 |
Dealer's city | BROOK PARK |
Dealer's state code | MN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 550077 |