Issue ID | 586012 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10155677 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 19/04/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at low speeds of 5-10 mph the abs activates and there is decreased braking power and the pedal pulsates. There was an accident relating to this. While parking the vehicle, when applying the brakes, the vehicle rolled off of the parking area and down the hill and hit a tree. There was property damage. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership and is awaiting inspection. In 2003 with 75,000 miles, the vehicle had the same decreased braking power. At that time, the dealership replaced two front abs wheel speed sensors. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIDDLEBURGH, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GKEL19W3YBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/09/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
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Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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