Consumer Complaint Detail

GMC / SIERRA 2500 HD / 2001

Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004312576	Incident Date: Dec, 10 2004
Consumer's City: ABERDEEN	Consumer's State: NC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO	Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: SIERRA 2500 HD	Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No	Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No	Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GTHC29U31E	Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 10 2004	Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No	Purchase Date: Sep, 09 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes	Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8	Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: -	Description of the Complaints: The accelerator sticks and is extremely difficult to depress. the carburetor design allows carbon to build up in the throttle body throat. i often have to "hit" the accelerator with my foot to dislodge the butterfly. this happens worse after the vehicle has been setting for an hour or so. it will also happen after departure while setting in traffic or at stop lights. i use mid grade fuel and the truck is well maintained. the dealership wants to charge up to $100 to clean the carbon out only to have it return in a matter of months. i have talked to others that have experienced the same condition/problem. in my opinion this condition is a true safety issue. *jb