Issue ID | 705812 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10252956 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 25/12/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving home on the highway the left rear wheel became detached from the axle and hub assembly. The tire and wheel assembly rolled away from the vehicle to the other side of the highway, causing the vehicle to lose traction and crash into the median of the highway and skid to a halt. Completely tore apart the driver side rear suspension and brake assembly as well as considerable body damage to the rear quarter panel, rear bumper, and tow hitch. Vehicle has only light duty use, mostly commuter miles, with good tires, excellent maintenance records, and less than 39,000 , just out of warranty. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RENO, NV |
VIN pattern | 1GCEK19V65EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 23/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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