Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of GMC Sierra 2500

Was traveling east on rt 460 near glen lyn virginia 4:30 am in the early morning truck swerved and I tried to control it did a 360 or more ran backwards up on a bank on wet roads turned back around came off bank and went back into the embankment where it made contact with concrete thrown back out into highway engine was stalled the left front tierod broke it is approximately 1/2 inch or less in diameter way too small for a heavy duty diesel truck its smaller than most car tierod end I was at covington collision and was advised of at least three more of these tierod ends breaking incidents these trucks need recalled now and up sized bad I have never in my life as a mechanic seen a tie rod end break except that the sockets were so worn out it wasn't funny but then you turn your wheel so far before you turn your wheels this thing just broke out of nowhere didn't matter who was driving this was going to happen I can not believe someone hasn't did something about this before now they need recalled now they break under the greece boot just in front of joint cannot detect when one is ready to break without disassembling it. Thank you.

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The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left then spun around 180 degrees before crashing into a median. The contact sustained a dislocated hip. The vehicle was personally inspected by the contact, who determined that the driver's side front tie rod had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 159,350.

- the contact called about 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. He stated that while applying brakes, 7 out of 10 times the abs system activate\d and pumped the brakes. This happened at any time of the day, and in all weather conditions. The contact stated that this happened when applying brakes at any speed. The brakes pushed back and there was a thumping noise coming from the master cylinder. The contact looked up information from the NHTSA website and found that a recall 05v379000 had been issued for this vehicle. The contact said that he took vehicle to the dealership, and was told that this vehicle did not fall under the recall due to VIN. The inner tie rod had excessive play, the front differential seal was leaking from the vent cap, the daytime running light bulb was inoperative. The consumer denied to have repairs made. Updated 01/29/07.

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: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway at a low speed, the left front wheel collapsed to the pavement without warning. Upon inspection, the right front tire was intact. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for further inspection. The dealer determined the front tie rod fractured and needed to be replaced.

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