Issue ID | 1059709 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10584028 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 10/04/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | You must take action on the gm brake lines in the early 2000 trucks. The corrosion is not normal compared to other vehicles. Either the metal is thinner or there is something in the metallurgy allowing increase corrosion. With the worst winter in recent memory, these brake lines were subjected to more salt than ever. I realize that there are two sets of brake lines and if one of them fails the vehicle still may stop albeit at an increase distance. While this may be fine for a small car. The vehicles we are dealing with are large vehicles. The brake lines are subjected to the most pressure when the beds are loaded and/or pulling a trailer. That also is the worst time for the brake lines to fail. These vehicles are also the least maneuverable in case evasive action needs to be taken. Are we just waiting for a few deaths first?? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BELLEVILLE, IL |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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