NHTSA Complaint #11485406 — 2020 GMC SIERRA 3500 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11485406
Vehicle	2020 GMC SIERRA 3500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 12, 2022
Date Filed	September 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The exhaust system is directed to the rear of the vehicle and when towing causes extreme heat to build on the item being towed, in my case a 5th wheel camper. The heat has melted the trim on my camper and is a potential fire hazard.

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