NHTSA Complaint #11121228 — 2008 CADILLAC SRX

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11121228
Vehicle 2008 CADILLAC SRX
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 117,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. FLUID LEAKED FROM SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINES. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A 25MPH RD NEAR HOME. BARELY STOPPED WITH FULL PRESSURE ON PEDAL. I WAS HEADED FOR HIGHWAY AND AM VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN THERE. GM BRAKE LINE CORROSION IS A SCANDAL. 30 YEARS IN CAR BUSINESS AND I NEVER SAW THIS ON ANY OTHER CAR.

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