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DP00001DP · Defect PetitionOpen

OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING

NHTSA is actively investigating this potential safety issue.

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT
Opened
Jan 31, 2000
Closed
Still open
Model years
1993–1997
Type
Defect Petition

Summary

THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT CRACKS IN THE HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

Vehicles under investigation (10)

  • CHEVROLET SUBURBAN1993
  • CHEVROLET SUBURBAN1994
  • CHEVROLET SUBURBAN1995
  • CHEVROLET SUBURBAN1996
  • CHEVROLET SUBURBAN1997
  • GMC SUBURBAN1993
  • GMC SUBURBAN1994
  • GMC SUBURBAN1995
  • GMC SUBURBAN1996
  • GMC SUBURBAN1997

Source: NHTSA investigation DP00001. Investigations are NHTSA's review of a potential safety issue and may or may not result in a recall.