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2003 Gmc SIERRA 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	886906
Internal NHTSA #	10430011
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Brand	GMC
Model	SIERRA 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	07/10/11
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. While parked, driver of the vehicle depressed the brake pedal and placed the gear in drive; however, the brake pedal dropped to the floor board. The vehicle crashed into the driver's home. The contact did not mention of there were any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop. The mechanic stated the brake lines were severally corroded and would have to be replaced. There was an investigation under nhtsa action number:pe10010 (service brakes, hydraulic service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,093 updated 1/20/12 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway. It was parked towards the top of the driveway. The driveway has a steep slope and slopes down toward his parents house. The consumer's father entered the vehicle, started the engine, released the emergency brake, put his foot on the normal brake, and put the vehicle in drive. It was at that point, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle began rolling down the driveway. There was approx 35 feet between the starting position of the vehicle and where the vehicle stuck the foundation of the home. At the moment of the brake failure, the driver tried pumping the brakes one more time, and then attempted to reach for the emergency brake. At the time of impact, the vehicle was traveling between 5-10 mph. Updated 02/22/12
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89093
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	OXFORD, CT
VIN pattern	1GTEK19T53EXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	01/05/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	BLASIUS CHEVROLET
Dealer's telephone number	203-753-9261
Dealer's city	WATERBURY
Dealer's state code	CT
Dealer's ZIP code	06723

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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Gmc SIERRA 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Gmc SIERRA 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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