Issue ID | 696113 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10244721 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 05/10/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brake line running along frame to rear wheels ruptured when shifting from park to drive. Shift interlock requires brake depressed to shift from park to drive. Brake lines running from firewall to rear of vehicle along inside of frame rail are corroded and soft so badly as to need replacing. Like vehicle in shop for identical issue. When brake line ruptured, there are no brakes on vehicle at all due to a single reservoir vice twin reservoirs on most vehicles to separate front and rear brake systems. Brake line possibly made of material unsuitable for long term usage. Brakes lines also are place in an area that will collect corrosive material from roadway from vehicle tires. No crash, but $600 required in repairs. If moving when brake line ruptured, there is high probability of severe crash. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 177286 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLOVERDALE, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T5XEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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