Issue ID | 663159 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10218033 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/02/07 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 3500. The contact stated that the speedometer stopped working. The warning indicators were that the speedometer displayed faster speeds than what was actually being driven. As a result, the alternator gauge has failed. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he would be responsible for the repair costs because the vehicle had over 75,000 miles. The manufacturer sent the contact a letter that stated they were aware of the defect; however, nothing could be done. The estimated repair costs would be $425. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 114,000. Updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06/08 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | POWELL, WY |
VIN pattern | 1GTHK33284FXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | GARVIN MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | POWELL |
Dealer's state code | WY |
Dealer's ZIP code |