Issue ID | 1467778 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11096361 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | ESCALADE |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 16/05/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. While driving approximately 40 mph on an off ramp, the power steering suddenly failed and the steering wheel seized momentarily. The driver lost control of the vehicle and drove down an embankment. Moments later, the failure was corrected and the steering wheel operated normally. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BATTLE CREEK, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GYFK33549RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 10/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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