Issue ID | 591812 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10160175 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 05/04/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving there was a squealing noise that appeared to be coming from the brakes. During a normal maintenance service, the service dealer determined the squealing noise was normal. On april 4, an appointment was made with the dealer regarding the vehicle's brakes. The dealership determined the vent solenoid had failed internally and the vent solenoid and bracket parts had to be replaced. The contact was told by dealership that until work could be performed the car was driveable. On april 5th, the vehicle was in an accident. While driving 55 mph on wet roads, the brakes failed which caused the contact to loose control of the vehicle. While the contact attempted to manuver the vehicle to the side of the road, the vehicle hit a pole and slide into a ditch. During the accident the air bags did not deploy. All occupants were wearing seatbelts however injuries were sustained. The contacts had lower back injuries. An mri was performed showing a dislocated disk to the lower back. Other injuries occurred to two other passangers ages 12 and 7; minor head injuries. A police report was filed and accident report was processed with the dealership. After the accident, the vehicle was taken to a body shop for repairs. Additional repairs still need to be made to brakes and airbags. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OXNARD, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GKEC13T23RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 4 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 05/06/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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