Issue ID | 1217492 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10762166 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 2500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 01/09/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Just as we pulled into our driveway pulling a fifth wheel camper as my family was returning from a camping trip our brakes failed. Cause was a pinhole corroded in a steel brake line. We had been driving on mountainous roads and had this happened during the trip instead of miraculously as we arrived at home a tragic accident would have been a high probability. The truck has been well cared for and is in excellent condition with very minor corrosion underneath. Vehicle has been garaged much of the time and has had very limited exposure to corrosive chemicals. This was a total surprise and shock. Due tto the cost of this vehicle we limit usage to extend life and with the care given this vehicle this should not have happened. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57539 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MEADOWS OF DAN, VA |
VIN pattern | 1GCHK29153EXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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