Issue ID | 591032 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10159574 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 30/05/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | (1)total brake failure due to corrosion in brake line. Brake went to floor, no brakes, fluid running out on to ground. (2)narrowly missed hitting truck at intersection (3) dealer replacing all lines at cost of $1000. 00. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T3X1XXXXXX |
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 | 07/02/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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 | DON ALLEN |
Dealer's telephone number | 412 681 4800 |
Dealer's city | PITTSBURGH |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 15224 |