Issue ID | 800515 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10341953 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 02/07/10 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sonoma pickup. When the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear spare tire mounting cable broke without warning due to corrosion. An independent mechanic stated that the failure was a common issue with his model vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000 . The contact had significant concerns of a potential safety hazard. Updated10/28/10 *bf updated 11/01/10*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MILFORD, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS1955Y8XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/09/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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