Issue ID | 795513 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10335823 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 11/06/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while braking from unknown speeds, the brakes would not engage. The contact had to utilize the emergency brake and proceeded up an incline to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact stated the brake line exploded due to corrosion. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for repairs. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ARNOLD, MD |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19V3XEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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