Issue ID | 818020 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10356867 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 20/09/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Upon applying the brakes on to a 1999 gmc sierra the brake line ruptured, spewing brake fluid onto pavement and causing near immediate loss of all stopping ability. The brakes were not applied with excessive pressure and the speed was less than 15 mph. Could there be a defect with the placing of the lines that causes these brake lines to rupture? Upon checking with friends and the internet it has become apparent that this is not a rare occurrence with the gmc sierras/silverados. The repair was quoted at $1900 dollars to repair the ruptured brake line as well as other assorted brake parts. This vehicle has always seemed to have some type of problem with the brakes and for some reason it seems to be common knowledge within the automotive repair industry that this specific vehicle will develop problems with its brakes. If i were using any speed with this rupture occurred, i am sure the outcome would have been more serious. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TOLEDO, OH |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19TXX1XXXXXX |
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 | 10 |
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