Issue ID | 1604479 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11258168 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 12/02/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 2500. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it seized without warning. An independent mechanic was contacted and drove to the contact's residence; however, the vehicle had to be towed to the mechanic's shop. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to harry robinson buick gmc (6000 s 36th st, fort smith, ar 72908, (479) 646-8600) for a second diagnostic test. The dealer found that the main control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned technical service bulletin number: 14515b as a possible cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WALDRN, AR |
VIN pattern | 2GCEC13J371XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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