Issue ID | 593823 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10161740 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 17/06/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated that while backing out of the driveway at 3 mph, there was a loud popping noise, followed by failure of the brakes. Upon inspection, all the brake fluid was observed to have leaked out of the vehicle. When the master cylinder was removed, there was a large crack observed in it. The master cylinder was taken to a service dealer, where they were unable to determine the cause of the problem. The vehicle was not taken to a licensed mechanic or a service dealer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MARIETTA, GA |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 10/03/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CARL BLACK SUPERCENTER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | WOODSTOCK |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code |