Issue ID | 1688524 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11353812 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 02/09/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 10/2019 - while driving on highway, coming into a construction zone, i went to slow down. When i pushed my brakes to slow down, they were very hard and was unable to push them down. Ended up having to drive off the side of the road to avoid collision. Vaccum pump failed which caused a failure in my brake assist system. It was fixed under warranty. 9/2020 - driving on the highway and went to slow down when the same thing happened again and i was unable to slow down. Again had to drive off the side of the road to avoid collision. This time when the vacuum pump failed, it broke a gear causing metal pieces to be sucked in the engine and now my engine is needing replaced. This is a common problem with this car based on the research i have done but my vin is not included in recall. I feel this is very dangerous to happen twice in less than a year while traveling high speeds and being unable to stop. I have 2 young children that i no longer feel safe putting in this vehicle |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLANCHARD, OK |
VIN pattern | 2GNAXHEV1J6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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