Issue ID | 310548 |
Internal NHTSA # | 748034 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 23/05/01 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle suddenly will veer right or left when turning wheel slightly at road speed. Seems to be a surge in power steering unit. Gmc says they have issued a bulletin on this safety defect to all dealer service managers. Car must be taken to a dealer and repairs paid by customer if out of warranty. See my letter dated july 7, 2001 to coury buick, mesa, az, 85206. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 36 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MESA, AZ |
VIN pattern | 3GKFK16R8WGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/11/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 76 |
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