NHTSA Complaint #11595515 — 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11595515
Vehicle	2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident	April 20, 2024
Date Filed	June 20, 2024
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the inner tailgate door failed to open while pressing the release button. On several occasions while pressing the release button, the inner door would lower down. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 45,000.

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