Issue ID | 817577 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10356530 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 15/09/10 |
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 upon starting the vehicle, the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and restarted several times yet the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised the contact that brake fluid was leaking due to rust of the brake line. She stated that all of the brake lines were replaced by a local mechanic. The failure mileage was 94,542 and the current mileage was 94,636. Updated 12/30/10. *lj updated 04/07/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94542 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MASON, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GTEC19V8XZXXXXXX |
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 | 01/02/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | RON CARTER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP |
Dealer's telephone number | 281-331-3111 |
Dealer's city | ALVIN |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 77512 |