NHTSA Complaint #537719 — 1997 GMC SIERRA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	537719
Vehicle	1997 GMC SIERRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	July 4, 1998
Date Filed	July 4, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS AT 55 MPH. DRIVER BRAKED FOR SLOWING TRAFFIC AHEAD, ALL 4 WHEELS LOCKED UP, VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH, AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. BRAKES STILL DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DRIVER BELIEVES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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