Issue ID | 740201 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10284958 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 02/09/09 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions the contact became unconscious and crashed into a utility pole. The police and ambulance arrived and the driver was transported to the hospital. The contact sustained minor injuries and a police report was filed. The air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact has concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 15,000. Updated 11/03/09 updated 11/03/09 *bf updated 11/03/09. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MT. VERNON , WA |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19J781XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 19/09/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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 | VALLEY CAD GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | MOUNT VERNON |
Dealer's state code | WA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 98273 |