2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,300 miles

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problem #2

Dec 252017

Sierra 1500

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. Also, the traction control, service engine, and reduced engine power indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (betten baker Buick, 2901 28th St, grandville, mi, 49418, phone number: 616-530-9191) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Jension, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 212011

Sierra 1500

  • 8,600 miles
The contact owns 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to speeds exceeding 45mph. Excessive pressure was applied to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 8,600.

- Hephzibah, GA, USA

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