NHTSA Complaint #10653437 — 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10653437 |
| Vehicle | 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 75,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
BRAKE LINE RUPTURED LEADING TO COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME AS IT CAME TO A STOP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE BRAKE LINE METAL. PLEASE FORCE GM TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR
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