Issue ID | 318413 |
Internal NHTSA # | 751233 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 27/08/01 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 11:45am on 8/27/01 tire separation occurred at 60 mph on pa rte 476s, mile marker 14. Contacted gm who could care less; they did not record the incident even though i tried to report it; they told me to contact firestone and that it was not gm's problem; called firestone and all they cared about was whether it was an at wildnerness tire; firestone told me to go to a local dealer for assistance. I am scared to death to drive this car at high speed again. What should i do?*ak (dot number: 8x72 5000 tiresize: p265/70r16) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JENKINTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GKEK13TX1JXXXXXX |
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 | 01/02/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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