Issue ID | 702040 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10250309 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 04/09/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. While attempting to stop the vehicle at a low rate of speed, the abs engaged and the vehicle could not be stopped until the brakes were disengaged, engaged, and pumped. On september 4, 2003, at 46,663 miles, the failure occurred, but only one sensor was replaced at that time. On september 20, 2004, at 54,318 miles, the failure recurred and a second sensor was replaced. A recall was issued and the vehicle was repaired accordingly on february 21, 2006, in which both sensors were replaced at 58,869 miles. On march 3, 2006, the contact retrieved the vehicle, but it had been crashed into the wall. The mechanic replaced the front passenger side hub, which was claimed to have caused the crash. The front end of the vehicle was poorly repaired. In march of 2008, the abs failure recurred and the contact took the vehicle to be repaired again, but was informed that it was no longer under warranty. The contact disconnected the abs. The current mileage was 95,500 and the failure mileage was unknown. |
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Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ORCHARD PARK, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T3XEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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