NHTSA Complaint #10443848 — 2000 GMC SIERRA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10443848
Vehicle	2000 GMC SIERRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	January 14, 2012
Date Filed	January 15, 2012
Mileage	95,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

CORRODED HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED BRAKING. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED DURING A STOP WHICH REQUIRED HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE THAN TYPICAL APPLICATION, CAUSING THE CORRODED LINE TO BURST.

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