Issue ID | 892108 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10435539 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 07/11/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 25 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when the pedal was depressed into the floorboard and the vehicle did not stop. He activated the emergency brake and was able to idle the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact was awaiting repairs. The current and the failure mileages were 40,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GLEN ALLEN, VA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK19T13EXXXXXX |
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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