Issue ID | 638425 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10198011 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 30/07/07 |
Component | PARKING BRAKE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Complete emergency brake failure. The e-brake does not hold on even a slight incline. Further research shows that this is a common complaint by gmc truck owners on the internet. There was a recall for the vehicles with manual transmissions, but not vehicles with automatic transmissions. This does not make sense... |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALAMEDA, CA |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T821XXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/12/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 2 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MARINA GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | (510) 618-4800 |
Dealer's city | SAN LEANDRO |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94577 |