Issue ID | 354992 |
Internal NHTSA # | 761143 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 17/04/02 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When approached a red light, driver applied brakes, vehicle did not stop, and went trhough intersection. Vehicle has done similarly in atleast two other ocassions. When applying brakes it produces a loud noise, and brakes faile to respond ( as the last incident) or extended braking distance. Out of the three incidents two were at speeds of 35 to 40 miles, and one at the speed of 60 miles. The failure to respond is intermittent , but clunking and clapping noises from the front brakes are a more persisten and common. Vehicle has been in dealer for front brake reapirs for 8 different times in 2 years. Failure of brakes to respond is agravated when there are "bumps" in the road.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GKDM19W4YBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 01/04/00 |
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 | 40 |
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