Issue ID | 1093415 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10617647 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 29/07/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While pulling out of driveway, pressure was applied to the brakes to stop at the end of the driveway. The brake pedal immediately went straight to the floor with the alarm then coming on in the vehicle to service brakes. There was no resistance or stopping power to the brakes. Using the emergency brake the vehicle was stopped before it went across the street into the ditch. The vehicle was backed up into the driveway and a puddle of brake fluid was found under the drivers side door area of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was noted that the metal high pressure brake lines had rusted and ruptured leaking brake fluid causing the failure. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 143219 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MINERAL, VA |
VIN pattern | 3GNEK12T34GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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