Issue ID | 1342249 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10936102 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 18/12/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was leaving work at approximately 0600hrs, i only warmed the car for a few minutes, the temperature was slightly below 0. The back roads are packed snow, i was making a left turn, at approximately 100 yards there is a right turn, i tried hitting the brakes as i was coming up to the turn, the pedal was stiff and difficult to push. I tried pumping the brakes, it felt like there were no power brakes. I could not feel the vehicle slowing until i hit a snowbank also hitting a tree. Impacting the nose dead center. I was traveling approximately 20-30 mph. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAYTON, MN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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