Issue ID | 602558 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10168398 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/03/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased truck in 2006. Mileage at 48,000. Trouble starting, fuel pump replaced. Oil cooling lines replaced. Subsequently, automatic transmission slips from 2 wd to 4 wd for no apparent reason. I have noticed that this problem occurs when accelerator is not depressed, and wheels are turned, to turn a corner or to turn into/out of a driveway. Usually there is a depression in path as well, i. E. Curb/dip at driveway entrance, pothole, etc. Engine is not always cold; sometimes shifts at end of trip, sometimes at beginning, no adverse weather conditions. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
Number of Occurences | 12 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LITTLETON, CO |
VIN pattern | 1GTDT13W51KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/02/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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