Issue ID | 1035583 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10561454 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 23/01/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on interstate 295 i noticed the brake light come on so i checked the emergency brake to make sure it wasn't pushed in i pulled over at the next rest stop i looked over truck all seemed ok after restarting light was off then came on while driving again as i got to my exit pedal went to the floor scary as hell but the truck did stop as i stepped all the way down . I proceeded home checked brake fluid none at all i added some and could see after i started and pumped brakes the fluid was spurting out a line onto under carriage i took to my tech he said its a known problem with chevy gmc and would cost close to $1500. 00 right now im unemployed and cant afford to have it fixed please help, help, help! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1490954 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GLENDORA , NJ |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19V0X1XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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 | 65 |
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