Issue ID | 1055802 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10578313 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 12/03/14 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I been having a problem with the exhaust manifold bolts breaking off. I spent a ton of money replacing o2 sensors over the last 4 years. I've just currently found out that the o2 sensors were not bad, it was actually the exhaust header bolts breaking allowing my emission system to malfunction. I've had 3 bolts replaced 2 months ago at a tidy cost of $1000. 00. One week ago i was driving down the road and smelled exhaust fumes in my truck cab. I took my truck to my mechanic and he found 3 more bolts on the right side of the engine broken off. Not only am i without a vehicle (because at this time i cannot afford the repair) i think general motors should correct my problem and pay for previous repairs. This is poor workman ship on their part not to mention a serious safety hazard. All gm trucks manufactured between 1999 and 2007 with v-8 engines have this problem. Gm should man up to this issue and recall and repair the faulty exhaust manifold bolt problem. I for one think this could be a safety issue and environmental concern. My truck cannot pass an environmental emissions test at this time. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MAUMEE, OH |
VIN pattern | 1GTGK29U4YEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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