Issue ID | 638729 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10198333 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 03/07/07 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While making a right turn at 5 mph on a dry limestone, the contact heard a noise coming from the vehicle. The noise sounded as if the abs pump was activated. When he depressed the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into a work trailer. The vehicle sustained front end damage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not find any failures. The manufacturer sent an engineer to take pictures of the vehicle and to run a diagnostic report. The manufacturer called the contact and stated that they were unable to find any failures as well. The contact was issued case number 71-534915559. The current and failure mileages were 87,000. The consumer stated that an representative came to investigate and took pictures that were in turn downloaded to his laptop. Two weeks later the consumer was contacted and stated the crash was at such a low speed the computer did not record anything and gm could not assist with the repairs. The consumer stated traded vehicle in due to the fact could not get assistance from manufacturer. The consumer provided pictures and information on recalls pertaining to the defect. Updated 08/27/07 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PLAQUEMINE, LA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEC14TX2ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 01/03/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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 | HANKS PONTIAC |
Dealer's telephone number | 225-687-4334 |
Dealer's city | PLAQUEMINE |
Dealer's state code | LA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 70764 |