Issue ID | 783496 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10325095 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 12/11/09 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On or about november 12 the brakes on my 2002 gmc sierra 1500 pickup truck failed suddenly when approaching a stop sign and i passed through the intersection, being unable to bring the vehicle to a halt in the distance available. While the intersection was clear, and no accident resulted, my vehicle was completely disabled. A local mechanic said the brakeline had failed - even though there are less than 32,000 on the vehicle. He said he had seen several failures on vehicles of similar vintage and light service. Repairs cost over $900. Gmc assumed no liability. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALNA, ME |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14W22ZXXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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