Issue ID | 873270 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10417450 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 21/07/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A brake line burst underneath the truck when i applied the brakes with substantial pressure (not enough to engage abs on the dry pavement). Was able to swerve to avoid vehicle that cut us off and use emergency brake to slow/stop vehicle in a safe place. All brake lines were severely rusted/corroded and needed to be replaced. Fuel lines were replaced as well at the same time, due to severe corrosion. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77636 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | BROOKLINE, NH |
VIN pattern | 2GTEK19T331XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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