NHTSA Complaint #11195867 — 2018 GMC TERRAIN ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11195867
Vehicle	2018 GMC TERRAIN
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Date of Incident	March 6, 2019
Date Filed	April 12, 2019
Mileage	25,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE IT LOSES PROPULSION WITHOUT NOTICE. THE VEHICLE STAYS IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLES RPM INCREASE AS YOUR FOOT IS ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE VEHICLE DOESN'T CONTINUE TO MOVE. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN PROPULSION IS TO COMPLETELY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN START UP AGAIN.

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