# 1999 GMC SIERRA — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
> NHTSA complaint `344758` · 2002-04-23 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** GMC
- **Model:** SIERRA
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
## Narrative
TOW HOOK BROKE OFF WHILE PULLING ANOTHER TRUCK,  CABLE CAME BEHINED  VEHICLE AND WENT THROUGH REAR WINDOW  AND OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, ALSO CABLE CAUSED INJURY TO  DRIVER'S RIGHT EAR. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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