Issue ID | 523571 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10106175 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 29/11/04 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The accelerator stuck on our 2001 yukon slt while descending hoosier pass (eastbound on hwy 9 west of alma, co). The brakes failed while trying to slow/stop vehicle. I downshifted to slow our vehicle to a speed and my wife and i exited (jumped out while vehicle was still moving) before going off embankment. My wife jumped first, then i did, just before the vehicle went off the side of the pass. Trees, rocks, and embankment stopped the vehicle approx 150ft down the side of the pass. 2001 yukon slt, vin [xxx]. Insurance claim still in progress. Lease contact me for more information: [xxx] regards, [xxx]. *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64191 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | 1GKEK13T91JXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/08/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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