Issue ID | 560968 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10136491 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/10/04 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the consumer bought this vehicle brand new, the brakes will come on by themselves. Took the vehicle to the dealer, they said the brake fluid was contaminated. Then, took vehicle to gmc, they gave the consumer a run around and thought that consumer did something to it. The vehicle has been sitting for a little over a month. Now, took it to a local mechanic, who determined that the brake fluid was not contaminated. The dealership said this vehicle was not covered under a warranty, and noticed this on october 1, 2004. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41675 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANASTON , AL |
VIN pattern | 3GNEC12T94GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 14/09/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | JIM ELLIS |
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