2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,667 miles

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problem #6

Jun 252017

Sierra 1500

  • 140,000 miles
While driving on a street in my neighborhood, we found that the ignition switch could be moved to the "off" or "accessory" position while driving. Noticed that steering, brakes, and other components became disabled. Luckily we were able to safely move the vehicle to the roadside and assess the situation. A problem like this could result in catastrophic system failure in the vehicle while driving at high speeds, and could cause possible death if we weren't aware of this problem. Please inform other vehicle owners of this possible dangerous issue.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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problem #5

Mar 142007

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
Excessive rust build up on brake rotors and calipers. Rotors & pads previously replaced in Mar., 2007 after driving 40,000 miles. Needed replacement again in Oct., 2009 after only driving 14,000 additional miles. Instrument cluster failed and was replaced in June, 2011 at 58,000 miles. Dealer advised no recall on this model, although identical instrument clusters for newer vehicles had been recalled and were being replaced at no charge.

- Bowie, MD, USA

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problem #4

Jan 252011

Sierra 1500

  • 90,000 miles
Over the past 3 years lighted odometer and drive display flicker on and off. Noticed that display would not work in cold temps. Approximately 6 months ago lost all display. Vehicle has approximately 96000 miles on it.

- Jennerstown, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 062007

Sierra 1500

  • 56,000 miles
I am experiencing the same problem as below with my instrument panel led lights going out. My truck only has 56,000 miles on it. Make : GMC model : Sierra 1500 year : 1999 crash : no fire : no number of injuries: 0 ODI id number : 10262724 date of failure: January 1, 2005 component: Electrical system.

- Bowie, MD, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012005

Sierra 1500

  • 110,000 miles
Malfunction in digital trip odometer in instrument panel; odometer display will not appear. Began as intermittent problem, now will not function at all.

- Walkersville, MD, USA

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problem #1

Mar 012007

Sierra 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 0 miles
I have called repeatedly and filed reports of electrical and the brakes in the 99 GMC Suburban. I have called several times about the smell of electrical burning. No one cared. Wires have melted and shorted out the headlights, tail lights, air conditioner etc. No one has done anything and GMC refuses to do recall.

- Lawton, OK, USA

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