Issue ID | 563428 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10138345 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 01/07/05 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | dt: the contact owns a 2002 gmc safari. The contact stated that when trying to stop the abs activated, and vehicle lost the braking capability on the right front wheel. There was more braking on the left side of the vehicle, and this caused the steering wheel to pull to the left. The consumer asked the service dealer about this problem, and they stated the right hub needed to be replaced, and that the consumer would have to pay for the repairs. The dealership stated that the consumer could take out the fuse to the abs and this would disable the abs brakes. The consumer was not aware of a recall for this specific type of vehicle regarding the abs. The consumer stated that there was a technical service bulletin (tsb) regarding this problem. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COBLESKILL, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GKEL19X92BXXXXXX |
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 | 19/07/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | OTSEGO AUTOMOTIVE, INC |
Dealer's telephone number | 800-388-3632 |
Dealer's city | ONEONTA |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 13820 |