Issue ID | 890441 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10434074 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 01/04/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated the brake light illuminated constantly, the vehicle lost brake fluid prematurely, and a brake line ruptured while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure in the brake lines, and calipers due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer replaced the brake lines, and calipers. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 109,963. Updated 12/20/11*lj updated 01/19/12 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SMOAKS, SC |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T721XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | RIZER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, INC |
Dealer's telephone number | 843-549-6363 |
Dealer's city | WALTERBORO |
Dealer's state code | SC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 29488 |