Consumer Complaint Detail

GMC / SIERRA / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006062724 Incident Date: Apr, 13 2006
Consumer's City: HUNTSVILLE Consumer's State: AL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: SIERRA Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 16 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70mph, the engine failed without warning followed by smoke erupting from the front underhood area with no visible flames. the contact managed to coast the vehicle to the curb in neutral and exit the vehicle. upon initial inspection on the skid plates, there was a rod bearing failure, but oil was still present. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for further inspection. the mechanic determined there was a hole in the engine block, however the vehicle received regular maintenance and there were no obvious road hazards.