Issue ID | 851721 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10393934 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 25/03/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra c1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate. She inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were covered with rust, corroded and that there was brake fluid leaking. The dealer had not been notified; however, the manufacturer offered no assistance due to the age of the vehicle. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 48,703. Updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 09/19/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48703 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORTAGE, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GTEC19TXXZXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 08/07/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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Dealer's name | PETERSON PONTIAC |
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