NHTSA Complaint #10286412 — 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10286412
Vehicle	2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of Incident	October 2, 2009
Date Filed	October 6, 2009
Mileage	36,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2001. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP; HOWEVER, AFTER APPLYING EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THE BRAKE LINE HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $600 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 36,000. UPDATED 10/29/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED TO REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE LINES WILL COST$ 2,500. UPDATED 10/29/09.*JB

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