Issue ID | 1407521 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11023411 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/05/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon. While driving at an unknown speed on the highway, the contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force in order to avoid another vehicle. The contact noticed that some of the brake functionality was lost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a piston was defective and needed to be replaced. Three months later, while trying to shift gears, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 250000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BLACKWOOD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1GKEK13T71RXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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