Issue ID | 1152293 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10679032 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/08/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became seized causing the vehicle to crash into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a crushed pelvis in three areas, left leg and ankle nerve damage and dislocated right shoulder. The front passenger sustained a broken left leg and ankle, broken jaw and front and side teeth were knocked out which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SEATTLE , WA |
VIN pattern | 3GKEC16TX1GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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