NHTSA Complaint #10176509 — 2003 GMC CONVENTIONAL
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury 1 Death Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10176509 |
| Vehicle | 2003 GMC CONVENTIONAL |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003, PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2005. IN APRIL OF 2006 THE 1ST REGULATOR WENT OUT AND ON JULY 2ND THE 2ND REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO WENT OUT. ON12/18 THE BACK WINDOW STOPPED WORKING AND ROLLED DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THIS IS THE 3RD INCIDENT IN EIGHT MONTHS. ONE OF THE CABLES ALSO DISCONNECTS AND WINDS UP IN THE GEAR BOX. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED CHRYSLER AND THE REP HE TALKED TO WASNT SURE IF HE COULD HELP HIM. THE VEHICLE HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT, AND WAS PURCHASED USED. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE THE CONTACT TO DETERMINE WHAT THE FAILURE IS AND IF IT IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE WINDOW UP BY HAND.