Issue ID | 779184 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10321511 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 27/02/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Premature failure of brake lines due to accelerated corrosion. All metallic portions of brake lines exhibiting severe corrosion along total length and loss of thickness to the point of failure. Have inspected 6 other trucks of same year and model and all exhibited similar degree of corrosion. It is obvious that brake line material of construction is deficient. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 123000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANNANDALE, NJ |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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