NHTSA Complaint #10316782 — 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
PARKING BRAKE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10316782 |
| Vehicle | 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 20,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE IN ANY ATTITUDE. SYSTEM IS POORLY DESIGNED AND IS TYPICAL OF GM SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS. SYSTEM DESIGN AND EXECUTION IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
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