NHTSA Complaint #11387014 — 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11387014
Vehicle	2016 GMC SIERRA 3500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 5, 2019
Date Filed	January 7, 2021
Mileage	16,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL 2 TO 3" VERY UNSAFE, AT ALL TIMES WHEN DRIVING. GM IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. SERVICE BULLETIN PIT5501D. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.

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