Issue ID | 830478 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10368375 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 30/11/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While i driving my 1999 gmc sierra 1500 pickup,the brake acted very soft when i was coming to a stop on the roadway. I thought at first that i was low on brake fluid. But was able to drive the truck to my mechanic and he checked it out and found the brake lines had corrosion and a small hole opened up throw brake fluid all under the undercarriage in the rear drivers side of the truck. He told me that this isn't the only truck he has seen this problem. I feel that something needs to addressed soon, before people get hurt or killed because of the loss of there brakes. I was just lucky that i was driving down a hill and the normal speed limit. I think this problem has been occurring and needs to be addressed to gmc to do a recall on all there 1999 gmc trucks. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLAREMONT, NH |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T5X1XXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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