NHTSA Complaint #10784936 — 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10784936
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 26, 2015
Date Filed	October 21, 2015
Mileage	76,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE TOWING LOAD. 76000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2004 AND HAVE PARKED IT INSIDE SINCE OWNING IT. ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ON DRIVE TRAIN BY MECHANIC. NO WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL. BRAKE LINE OVER REAR AXLE LEAKING FLUID. HAD THE BOAT/TRAILER TOWED HOME BY FRIEND AND TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIR.

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