Issue ID | 803981 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10344908 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 10/02/10 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the tail gate would intermittently fail to open. The tail gate and the tail gate window were jammed shut and would not release from the interior or exterior latches. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The keyless remote also failed to open the tail gate. The contact was concerned since there was no manual release on the tailgate in the event of a crash or any incident where passengers would have to exit the vehicle from the rear. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The current mileage was 175,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLBROOKE, NH |
VIN pattern | 1GKEK13Z13JXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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