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2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1184019
Internal NHTSA #	10716821
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	AVALANCHE
Model Year	2004
File date	07/05/15
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Catastrophic brake failure when attempting to stop vehicle at 45 miles per hour. Brake peddle went to floor almost causing a major crash. Gmc dealer stated brake lines totally rusted out and ruptured causing total brake failure. Dealer stated brake lines disintegrated in the technicians hands when the tech was removing old lines. I have read similar experiences from other gm owners on the internet. This is a major safety issue which if it has not thus far will result in injury and or death. I am one of the lucky ones who was able to avoid an accident. I am sure this wont be the same outcome for others. Dealer info: ultimate buick gmc 5150 jefferson davis highway fredericksburg va 22408 tel # 540-898-6200 service advisor ian doughty ro339073 thanks for any assistance in addressing this safety issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	149904
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPOTSYLVANIA, 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	12/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	45
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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