Issue ID | 957767 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10490957 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/01/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brake system failed while driving. Brake pedal immediately went to the floor while driving at about 35 mph. Pumped brakes to get slowed down and eventually stopped. Exited vehicle on drivers side door and found fluid puddle under the drivers side of the vehicle. Upon pumping the brakes while stopped, i noticed brake fluid squirting out under the drivers side door. After towing the vehicle home, i have confirmed a severely corroded metal brake line has rusted through and broken open. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127915 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEAR, DE |
VIN pattern | 1GKEK63U41JXXXXXX |
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 | 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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