Issue ID | 626896 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10188274 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 18/04/07 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle has a leak in the brake line that flows below the framework. This failure causes the vehicle to lose braking ability. While driving 35 mph in dry conditions, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. The contact brought the vehicle to the dealer who found recall # 00v345000 for the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The contact's vehicle is excluded from the recall. He adds brake fluid everyday to ensure the vehicle stops properly. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
Number of Occurences | 50 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WALNUT GROVE, MN |
VIN pattern | 1GTGK29U6YEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/12/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CHUCK SPAEATH FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | NEW ULM |
Dealer's state code | MN |
Dealer's ZIP code |