Issue ID | 1223806 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10777925 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 21/09/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Turning into an auto parts store, from the highway, when i applied the brakes the pedal went clear to the floor. My truck slowed but not enough if anyone walking or a car had been there i would have hit them. I was very lucky. Of the four brake lines one burst, two were seeping, but not dripping and the rear line was almost as bad as the other lines and its a wonder it didn't break at the same time. Going home i would have gone down a very steep hill with a stoplight and a very busy intersection. It could have been a disaster. This is a low mileage truck, seldom driven in snow. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41765 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | INDEPENDENCE, MO |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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