NHTSA Complaint #11635621 — 2022 GMC SIERRA 1500

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the instrument cluster had gone blank. The contact stated that her husband was able to coast to the side of the highway and stopped the vehicle. The contact’s husband attempted to restart the vehicle several times, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine had seized, and the 12-volt battery harness had short-circuited. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.