NHTSA Complaint #10442430 — 1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10442430 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 77,540 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
I WAS PICKING UP ITEMS IN A HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT, WHEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND I DISCOVERED THE BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND EMPTIED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID. WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT AND BEING REPAIRED, I FOUND THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE NEARLY CORRODED AWAY. THIS IS NOT A PART DESIGNED TO BE REPLACED. *TR