NHTSA Complaint #11289775 — 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11289775
Vehicle	2016 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 16, 2019
Date Filed	December 17, 2019
Mileage	5,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

REAR WINDOW GLASS ON DRIVER SIDE OF SLIDING REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AFTER USING DEFROST IN COLD WEATHER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE.

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