Issue ID | 1042676 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10567236 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 08/10/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was returning home from lexington ky when i came around a curve there were two deer in the road. I hit the brakes hard and the pedal went to the floor. I hit one of the deer with a glancing blow. There was no damage to my truck and the deer ran away. Thank god i was not in lexington when this happened and the deer was not a child. I am 72 years old and i don't have the money or the energy to make this repair. Last year my son was backing his 2001 silverado to the lake to load a boat when this same thing happened. The truck went into the water up to the cab before he got it into another gear. After a 1100. 00 repair he traded for a ford. General motors needs to be held accountable for this defect |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138675 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | AUGUSTA, KY |
VIN pattern | 1GTGK24UOYEXXXXXX |
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 | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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