Issue ID | 945535 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10479724 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 02/02/12 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph with the vehicle in reverse and depressing the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floor board. The contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the abs warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the brake lines in the rear of the vehicle were rusted away and they needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the rear brake lines. Approximately 4 months later the contact stated that the failure recurred while driving slowly in a parking lot. The contact stated that the mechanic was on site and advised him that the brake fluid was pouring out rapidly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they informed him that brake lines along the door were rusted. The vehicle was repaired for the brake lines. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000 and the current mileage was approximately 178,000. Updated 12/31/12 *bf updated 1/4/2013 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 177000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEPTUNE, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T221XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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