Issue ID | 1460806 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11085149 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/01/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle operates unpredictably when pressing on the gas pedal causing unsafe driving conditions. When pressing the gas pedal, any one of the follo^wing conditions may occur. 1.) sometimes the rpm's decreasea. 2. )sometimes the transmission hunts several times. 3.) sometimes the vehicle speed surges. 4.) many times the engine hesitates for a long period before the rpm's increase. This unpredictable operation is more apparent when the engine is loaded like going up hills and especially when heading into strong winds. The unpredictable operation is extremely unsafe when driving on ice covered roads. This vehicle is also considered an "off-road" series vehicle. This unpredictable operation is very unsafe, even dangerous, on aggressive trails. When driving in steep trails, drivers require feedback from their vehicle especially how the vehicle or engine responds as the gas pedal us depressed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPOKANE, WA |
VIN pattern | 1GTV2NEC2JZXXXXXX |
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 | 12/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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