Issue ID | 304902 |
Internal NHTSA # | 890297 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 11/04/01 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At 65mph vehicle started making a thumping sound. When consumer pulled over and started feeling around tire tread was separating. Right rear tire had at least 1,000 more miles to go. Consumer used the spare tire to go find a firestone dealer which they replaced and balanced tire for free. Consumer owns a 1999 motor home with a 98 chevrolet 3500 chassis with original tires size lt245/75r16 having 34,000 miles on them.*ak *slc |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | IOLA, KS |
VIN pattern | 1GBHG31R3W1XXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 20/08/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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