Issue ID | 1614535 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11276931 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/01/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact's vehicle failed to stop and crashed into two vehicles. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained burns to the arms and hands, but medical attention was not provided. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. The contact stated that the failure recurred thirty days later. The vehicle was towed to matthews-hargreaves chevrolet (2000 twelve mile rd, royal oak, mi 48067, (866) 275-2746), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was unknown. *ln ( |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ST CLAIR SHORES, MI |
VIN pattern | 3GNAXKEX3JLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | HAMILTON CHEVROLET |
Dealer's telephone number | 586-264-1400 |
Dealer's city | WARREN |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 48092 |