Defect Investigation Detail

CHEVROLET / YUKON / 2003

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE03026 Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET
Vehicale/Equipment Model: YUKON Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2003
Component Name: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC
Date Opened: Jun, 12 2003 Date Closed: Nov, 03 2003
Subject: STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE Summary: There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.