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2023 GMC YUKON XL — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 injured · 2055183 · 2025-01-11

Vehicle

Make
GMC
Model
YUKON XL
Year
2023
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
4
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

During the operation of my 2023 GMC Yukon XL AT4 on [XXX], carbon monoxide (CO) entered the cabin, exposing my children and me to dangerously high levels of CO and causing confirmed carbon monoxide poisoning. We were driving with the engine running and the heater on for approximately 21 minutes when the exposure occurred. Symptoms began to escalate that day and into the proceeding days, including severe headache, stomachache, pallor, chest pressure, shortness of breath, fatigue, and neurological issues. My children, particularly my [XXX] and [XXX] , experienced the most severe effects— both were very ill especially my [XXX] . Unfortunately, we initially did not believe it was possible for CO to enter the vehicle cabin, which delayed early intervention and appropriate medical care. Blood testing 4 days later confirmed elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels in my [XXX] , the only one tested. During the incident, the battery warning light was the first indication of trouble, but soon after, many additional error messages began flashing on the dashboard. The vehicle then overheated, decelerated, and eventually shut down while driving. We were in the vehicle under 21 minutes. Upon inspection after the incident, my husband noted a severed belt and potential pulley issues. The exact cause of the CO intrusion has not yet been identified. The vehicle is available for inspection and unaltered to preserve evidence. I am writing GMC and requesting further investigation by GMC. This inc

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11635465
Machine
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