Issue ID | 768834 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10313020 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 23/02/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Corroded brake lines on 2003 gm sierra 1500 long box pickup truck. First failure was in january 2009. Second failure in february 2010. When truck was inspected in nov. 2009, inspector indicated that gm truck brake lines are a known safety hazard. He looked over mine, but did see evidence of need for immediate repair. Truck was bought new in oct. 2003 by me, and now has only 24,500 original miles on it. Gm should most definitely be required to recall these vehicles and replace all corrosion-prone brake lines with corrosion-proof ones. There is no greater safety concern than braking. I am taking truck to have all lines replaced at my expense, in the interest of my and others' safety. But, gm should not be allowed to foist junk with massive safety consequences upon consumers and get to walk away from it. The potential here makes the toyota gas pedal problem seem like a trivial joke! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24500 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GLOVERSVILLE, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14XX3ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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