Issue ID | 1151431 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10678418 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 16/01/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving to the store i applied the brake and it went straight to floor without any pre-warning of a brake issue. I was able to stop without crashing and found that the brake line routed over the gas tank rusted through spilling out brake fluid which caused the brake reservoir to empty. After doing some research nhtsa is well aware of the rusted brake lines on gm models, so i am not telling you anything new. I expect alternators, starter motors, and other mechanical components to fail and need replaced but brake lines should be manufactured using stainless steel. How can this be any different than a car ignition turning off causing potential crashes and loss of life. Nhtsa should have gm recall vehicles and/or reimburse owners for this highly potential safety issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANDERSON, IN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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