NHTSA Complaint #10481040 — 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10481040
Vehicle	2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of Incident	October 18, 2012
Date Filed	October 18, 2012
Mileage	81,711 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING CRASHED INTO BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD BURST, CAUSING A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,711. UPDATED 12/6/12*LJ UPDATED 12/06/12

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