Issue ID | 1545292 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11185802 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 10/03/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Low speed brake issue- braking effort increased considerably and vehicle and caused become difficult to stop. While parking vehicle in private parking lot the brake pedal became very firm with no take up and took considerable effort to bring the vehicle to a stop. Immediately brought vehicle to mechanic who informed me that the problem was failing brake booster and that it is a common defect with this make model of vehicle. Also informed me that the when the booster begins to fail can deposit contaminates in the oil system that can prematurely damage the engine. A internet search produced a long list of customer with similar vehicles describing their experience of similar issues. I called the local chevy dealer and they also informed me that is common issue but there were no recalls or manufacture announcements on the vehicle so they would not reimburse for the repair. I contacted gm and they logged my complaint gm case #[xxx] but they would be unable to offer any repair assistance at this time. Will repair vehicle at my own expense. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GAITHERSBURG, MD |
VIN pattern | 3GCUKSEC4FGXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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