NHTSA Complaint #10475521 — 2000 GMC SIERRA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10475521
Vehicle	2000 GMC SIERRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 14, 2012
Date Filed	September 16, 2012
Mileage	145,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

DRIVING TRUCK IN TOWN APPLIED BRAKES AT A STOPLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL HAD TO GO THRU THE RED LIGHT AND AROUND 3 CARS IN FRONT OF ME, RUBBED THE CURB TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP. RUST AND CORROSION ON THE STEEL REAR BRAKE LINES CAUSED LINE FAILURE. *TR

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