Issue ID | 885069 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10428337 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 03/10/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The braking system failed when the pedal went to the floor. Investigation revealed that the steel brake line had rusted and ruptured. The only precursor to this was noise from the abs unit at low speed. It appears that all of the brake lines are badly corroded and will need to be replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64975 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAYTON, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14TX3ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 1 |
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