Issue ID | 896158 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10439109 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 08/12/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After driving for about 100 miles, stopped for lunch. After stopping for lunch, drove 2003 gmc yukon with only 54,000 miles on it for another 20 miles on country highway at 55mph. Stepped on brakes to slow-down for slower traffic, the pedal went to the floor and the brake light came on. The yukon was able to slow down before hitting the slower traffic. Drove about another 50 miles to nearest chevrolet/gmc dealer, needing to use full brake pedal travel to slow-down the vehicle. The service brake light came on everytime the brakes were applied. The dealership investigated the failure. The rear brake line had rusted through and burst. The fuel tank needed to be removed to replace rear brake lines on the truck. The truck had to be left overnight at a dealership 100 miles from final destination to have the lines replaced. The dealership was very helpful in completing the repairs. Estimated cost from the dealer for the repairs was $400 - $800. The brake line failed with no warning. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OSHKOSH, WI |
VIN pattern | 1GKEC13V33JXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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