Issue ID | 792559 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10332391 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 25/05/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. While driving in reverse and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the pedal extended to the floor. He stated that the brake light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was forced to apply continuous pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. When the contact stepped out of the vehicle, he noticed fluid leaking from the brake line which was covered with rust. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that all four brake lines were covered with rust. One of the brake lines were repaired. The failure mileage was 77,448. The current mileage was 77,548. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77448 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOWIE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14T13ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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