Defroster/defogger/hvac System Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while his wife had the vehicle idling with the rear defroster activated, shortly afterwards, she observed smoke coming from the plastic on the rear sliding window. After a visual inspection, the contact's wife observed that the plastic was melting, prompting her to deactivate the rear defroster. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.

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The contact owns 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. The contacted stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle started and the defrost system was activated and the contact's daughter entered the vehicle and saw that it was smoking and informed the contact. When the contact arrived at the vehicle, the rear window had shattered. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced GMC customer satisfaction program number: n192220470 (faulty rear defrost circuit) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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