NHTSA Complaint #10351508 — 2000 GMC SIERRA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10351508
Vehicle	2000 GMC SIERRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of Incident	August 24, 2010
Date Filed	August 24, 2010
Mileage	109,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED FROM SECOND GEAR INTO FIRST GEAR UNTIL THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER INSURANCE COMPANYS REPAIR FACILITY WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

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