Issue ID | 1721641 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11391005 |
Manufacurer | General Motors, LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/10/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while accelerating at 85 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 70 mph without warning. The contact stated that the throttle no longer operated as needed. The contact had taken the vehicle to faulkner buick gmc trevose (4427 e street rd, feasterville-trevose, pa 19053) on two occasions however, the mechanics were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that they had never heard of such a failure. The contact then spoke to an independent mechanic who informed him that the defect may be linked to a speed sensor and a computer malfunction. The contact then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who reprogrammed the computer software. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 19,906.*dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19906 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, PA |
VIN pattern | 3GTU2PEJ3HGXXXXXX |
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 | 02/05/16 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 85 |
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