Issue ID | 1378334 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10985969 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 13/05/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The contact stated that the zinc aluminum alloy on the brake lines caused severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that all the brake lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj *cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MAPLETON, ME |
VIN pattern | 1GTEC14W12ZXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 11/11/11 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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 | CARROLLS AUTO SALES |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | PRESQUE ISLE |
Dealer's state code | MS |
Dealer's ZIP code | 04769 |