Issue ID | 1511164 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11145355 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 20/10/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc sierra 1500. While driving in reverse and exiting a parking space, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the power steering operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure and diagnose the cause of the malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 36,000. The vin was invalid. *tt consumer stated steering wheel failure happened again on nov. 27,2018 and remained locked. After consumer restarted the vehicle the steering wheel became unlocked. Vin is invalid.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROSWELL, NM |
VIN pattern | 3GTP1V02CG1XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 17/06/15 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 1 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | DESERT SUN ROSWELL, N.M. |
Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-540-5340 |
Dealer's city | ROSWELL |
Dealer's state code | NM |
Dealer's ZIP code | 88201 |