Defect Investigation Detail

GMC / SIERRA / 1999

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: RQ99005 Vehicale/Equipment Name: GMC
Vehicale/Equipment Model: SIERRA Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1999
Component Name: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC
Date Opened: May, 11 1999 Date Closed: Nov, 27 2001
Subject: STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS Summary: These vehicles may have lower than specified torque on the three steering gear to frame attachment bolts.these bolts may loosen causing unresponsive steering and eventually the bolts may back out or fracture, resulting in loss of steering control