Issue ID | 798065 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10339832 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 22/06/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2002 gmc sierra, 84,000 miles. Driver's side rear metal brake line blew when leaving a garage and i had to use the emergency brake to stop. If it would have happened a minute later, i would have been going down a steep hill into rush hour traffic, potentially hurting or killing others or myself. This happened without warning. Mechanic says all lines should be replaced due to excessive rust. I do live in pa, but i have never had a brake line rupture due to rust in a not so old car or truck. Regardless of the cost to fix, this is unacceptable and completely unsafe. There are many others that have the same problem, and many more who are not even aware of the time-bomb they are driving. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VERONA, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14V32ZXXXXXX |
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 | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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