Issue ID | 709508 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10256768 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 01/01/01 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2006 gmc sierra with a front wheel bearing burn out. Consumer states that the wheel bearing burn out was prior to the tire wearing out. Gm decided to seal the bearing to prolong the life. *kb the consumer stated the failure occurred while driving 70 mph. Once he was able to stop the vehicle, the consumer discovered the brake line had broken and a fire had ignited under the vehicle. The axle and all the brake components had to be replaced. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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