{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11717359,"manufacturer":"General Motors, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/04/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2026","vin":"1GTEK39049Z","components":"STEERING","summary":"This letter serves as a formal notice of concern and demand for accountability regarding the 2009 GMC Sierra LD, VIN [XXX] , owned by [XXX] .  There are numerous documented complaints and safety investigations concerning premature tie rod failure in 2009 GMC Sierra models. While the 2009 model year may not have been subject to a sweeping, industry-wide recall specific to tie rods in the 1500 series, it is undeniably and consistently associated with premature steering component failure \u2014 including both inner and outer tie rods.  The refusal to proactively address this defect, assign a broader recall, or take ownership of the recurring issue reflects a troubling disregard for consumer safety.  Documented and Reported Issues Include:  \u2022 Premature Wear: Tie rods becoming loose or failing between 50,000\u2013100,000 miles, resulting in steering wander and excessive play in the steering wheel. \u2022 Clunking/Knocking Noises: Audible front-end knocking at low speeds, a well-known symptom of failing tie rod joints. \u2022 Severe Safety Risk: Instances where tie rods have separated or become dangerously compromised, directly affecting steering control. \u2022 Uneven Tire Wear: Excessive inner or outer tire edge wear caused by steering instability. \u2022 Recall 14V-246000: A related recall acknowledging improper tightening of tie rods where they thread into the steering gear rack \u2014 a defect that could cause separation and loss of steering control. The common symptoms \u2014 steering vibration, looseness, clunking when turning, and vehicle pulling due to misalignment \u2014 are not minor inconveniences. They represent serious safety hazards that endanger drivers, passengers, and the public. It is unacceptable for GMAC and General Motors to minimize or compartmentalize this issue when patterns clearly demonstrate a systemic steering component weakness in this model year. The presence of Recall 14V-246000 further demonstrates that the manufacturer was aware of tie rod-related risks ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2009","productMake":"GMC","productModel":"SIERRA 1500","manufacturer":"General Motors, LLC"}]}]}