Issue ID | 860080 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10402493 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 23/05/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2002 gmc sierra brake line failure. I was driving to work today when a school bus stopped in front of me to drop off some children. As i tried to stop my brake pedal went right to the floor and i was unable to stop, i was going down a fairly steep hill and had to steer onto the roads shoulder in order to avoid a collision. My truck traveled about 400 feet before coming to a stop. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLUMBIA, CT |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T22EXXXXXX |
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 | 40 |
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