Issue ID | 859444 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10402034 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 12/05/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving along at approximately 25 mph and tried to stop for red light and brake peddle went to floor. Was able to stop against curb. Checked and found brake fluid leaking from under drivers side door. Vehicle found to have rusted out brake lines. Specifically leaking were the lines to and from the abs unit. All four forward facing lines were rusted in clip in frame. At least two were leaking. Replaced four lines out of nine may need others replaced in future. Took picture of leaking area and have section of old line with leak. Cost to replace the four lines was lines was $515. 83. This pick up only has 63k miles. Brake lines should last. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63212 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BETHEL, CT |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14V82ZXXXXXX |
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 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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