NHTSA Complaint #10242552 — 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500
PARKING BRAKE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10242552 |
| Vehicle | 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 33,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CABLE STOP HAS FALLEN OFF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE CABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN DRIVING WITHOUT AN EMERGENCY BRAKE EVER SINCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. UPDATED 06/03/10*BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED WHEN IT SHOULDN'T HAVE. UPDATED 06/04/10.*JB
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