NHTSA Complaint #10409167 — 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10409167
Vehicle	2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	May 15, 2011
Date Filed	June 28, 2011
Mileage	148,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ABRUPTLY TO THE FLOOR WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION IN COMBINATION WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT REPLACED BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 148,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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