Issue ID | 1085053 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10608934 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 30/08/12 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving locally,when i used my brakes to slow down as i was approaching a red light i did not have properly functioning brakes,pedal went to floor,i used emergency brake this prevented me from hitting car in front of me. This occurred in august,2012. Brake lines were determined to have rusted out,brakes failed ,a $444 repair was needed. In november 2013 a similar incident occurred with my son driving. This resulted in a $ 1111 dollar repair bill. And today july 8 2014 while backing out onto street another brake failure occurred bill to be determined ? Updated 3/18/2015 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 143663 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINFIELD, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GKEK13T51JXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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