Issue ID | 950637 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10484102 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 12/11/12 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Approaching a stop. When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal dropped almost completely to the floor and stopping was extremely difficult. Discovered that the brake lines which run along the frame behind the driver side front wheel had corroded to the point where one of the lines failed and blew open. The lines are clamped against the frame in this location, and all the 4 lines at the bracket appear extremely corroded. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RUSSELL, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GTJK33144FXXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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