Issue ID | 1006883 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10537774 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 25/08/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had absolutely no warning that my brakes were failing. On a downward slope of road, (old route 23s) in cedar grove, as i was approaching a light with vehicles at a stop. My brakes were giving way and were not allowing me to stop completely. I kept on pumping them in hopes that the hydraulics would kick in; they did not. As i approached the stopped vehicles, i was ready to use my emergency break but the light turned green, i was able to continue with the travel & veered into the intersection's turn to pull over onto the shoulder where i used the emergency brake to stop and called aaa to be towed. My mechanic called me with the 'extensive amount of problems' that my brake lines are enduring. One is busted completed; the others are completely rusted and all need replacement. I have been without a vehicle for 4 days so far and am waiting to see what the true 'damages' are going to be as far as expense. I am happy that i didn't hit any other vehicles or injury anyone. I am disappointed that i had no warning and am now living without my truck and a huge repair bill on my wallet. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OAKLAND, NJ |
VIN pattern | 3GNEK12T44GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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