Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicStructure
I HAVE A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD WITH 32000 MILES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS TWICE BECAUSE THEY HAVE RUSTED AND ROTTED AWAY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY EXHAUST BECAUSE OF RUST AND THE ENTIRE UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRAME ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THERE IS EVEN RUST INSIDE THE CAB, INTERIOR …
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I HAVE A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD WITH 32000 MILES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS TWICE BECAUSE THEY HAVE RUSTED AND ROTTED AWAY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY EXHAUST BECAUSE OF RUST AND THE ENTIRE UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRAME ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THERE IS EVEN RUST INSIDE THE CAB, INTERIOR DOORS, CHROME IS BUBBLING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10452866
29,000 miles · Nov 24, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10367361
86,762 miles · May 19, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC 2500. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKE AREA. WHEN THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE CALIPERS IN PLACE HAD SHEARED OFF ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC 2500. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKE AREA. WHEN THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE CALIPERS IN PLACE HAD SHEARED OFF ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 86,762.
NHTSA ODI #10331218
31,000 miles · Jan 21, 2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. STARTED VEHICLE, PLACED IN REVERSE, UNABLE TO STOP OR STEER. NO EMERGENCY ASSIST FROM ACCUMULATOR, MANUAL BRAKES ONLY. VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THEN STOPPED WITH E-BRAKES AND SERVICE BRAKES. POWER STEERING RESERVOIR OVERFLOWING, PUDDLE ON GARAGE FLOOR OF FLUID, FLUID GUSH…
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SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. STARTED VEHICLE, PLACED IN REVERSE, UNABLE TO STOP OR STEER. NO EMERGENCY ASSIST FROM ACCUMULATOR, MANUAL BRAKES ONLY. VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THEN STOPPED WITH E-BRAKES AND SERVICE BRAKES. POWER STEERING RESERVOIR OVERFLOWING, PUDDLE ON GARAGE FLOOR OF FLUID, FLUID GUSHED WHEN CAP REMOVED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHERE IT OPERATED NORMALLY! DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AT TIME OF THIS WRITING. SIMILAR COMPLAINT FROM RELATIVE WITH THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE, HAD SAME THING HAPPEN 4 TIMES. HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM ON A DIESEL 2500 HD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10215570
Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY AND HARDER TO STOP WHILE TOWING A BOAT. *KB THE HYDROBOOST SEEMS TO EMIT A HUMMING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. THE INCIDENT OCCURS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE REACHES 180- 190 DEGREES ACCORDING TO THE GAUGE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166943
500 miles · Jul 10, 2006
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HYDROBOOST WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE TRUCK AND MADE TOO MUCH NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES OR STEERING WERE USED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAS NO PROBLEMS, BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THERE WILL BE DIFFICULTY DOING TOWING WORK PARTICULARLY GOING UPHILL AND DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO MON…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HYDROBOOST WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE TRUCK AND MADE TOO MUCH NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES OR STEERING WERE USED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAS NO PROBLEMS, BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THERE WILL BE DIFFICULTY DOING TOWING WORK PARTICULARLY GOING UPHILL AND DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD AND HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND MONTH.
MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 133 MY 2005-2006 FORD E250, MY 2000, 2004-2006 E350, MY 2000, 2005 E450, MY 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: MOBILITYWORKS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.
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