Issue ID | 257874 |
Internal NHTSA # | 734132 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 11/10/00 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling on the freeway at 65 mph the fan belt tensioner pulley sounded like it exploded, the power steering quit and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. I had to force my way to the emergency lane and coast to a stop. Refd also oib id #s848796 709479 844009 --- someone is going to die from this defect |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DIAMOND BAR, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GKDM19W2VBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/09/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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