Issue ID | 244097 |
Internal NHTSA # | 730753 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 20/04/00 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Both front disc pads were replaced the left front totally disintegrated and the right front pad had only a minimal thickness left. Both front discs had some scoring and both were turned to smooth them out. Vehicle is a 1/2 ton gmc suburban and has never been used to tow. Dealer replaced the discs and turned rotor at no cost stating that it wasn't a warrenty problem but that he wanted to maintain good will between me and the dealership. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DEPEW, NY |
VIN pattern | 3GKFK16R0WGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/06/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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