Issue ID | 1065284 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10587859 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 11/05/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was backing up a trailer with my 2003 gmc sierra and tried to stop when the brake pedal went to the floor and did not stop. Checked out the brakes and found that the brake lines are rusted bad and one had failed. I found out this is a common problem with this truck for that time period. Reading about other complaints and there are a lot of them . This is not normal and very dangerous and there needs to be a recall for these vehicles. This is a safety issue and warrants a recall to replace these brake lines. This is a serious issue! There are no warnings, and most owners of these vehicles, like myself are not aware of this problem. It makes me sick to know that gm is aware of the poor choice of materials they used to make these brake lines and by doing so putting our love ones in danger and put money first. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51850 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EASTON, MD |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14T43EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | 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 |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 2 |
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