Issue ID | 599071 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10165691 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 02/08/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop sign at 15 mph, the vehicle's brakes failed. The dealership would not accept the vehicle because the service department could not offer an immediate appointment. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the plastic protection of the brake fluid line was not completely covering the line resulting in a rusted line due to condensation. Brake fluid leaked from the line causing the brake failure. *ak the brake line had severe rust. Updated 10/02/06. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117298 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BERWYN, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T2XEXXXXXX |
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 | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 15 |
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 | JONES GMC MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 717 394 0711 |
Dealer's city | LANCASTER |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code |