Issue ID | 1276396 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10855659 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 15/04/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While on state highway and driving the legal limit, i was approaching a green traffic signal. An ambulance with emergency lights was approaching from the cross direction. I applied brakes and without warning brakes pressure completely failed. I had absolute minimal brakes and i went completely through the intersection. It appears to be rusted brake lines. When i apply the brakes, brake fluid squirts out of the front passenger side brake line where it crosses over from the driver's side. I have had all my work done at gm dealers and they never have mentioned this issue. I searched the internet and see multiple reports on this issue and that gm states this is a maintenance issue. I am over 60 and have never had a vehicle where the brake lines needed to be replaced. I was fortunate that my lane was clear or this would have resulted in an accident. It is beyond rational thought as to how gm can say this materials defect is not their problem. Nhtsa should reevaluate this issue and force gm to recall their product before lives are lost. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 136034 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARTINSVILLE, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T92EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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