Issue ID | 1004881 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10536420 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 02/08/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakes failed due to a sudden brake line failure. There had been no prior fluid leaks. The rear metal brake line under the bed rusted at a clamp in front of the fuel tank. As i have looked further into this i have several friends that have had this problem and several shops said that they saw this often with these vehicles all failing in the same area. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 131883 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KEARNEYSVILLE, WV |
VIN pattern | 1GTHK332X4FXXXXXX |
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 | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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