Issue ID | 1204773 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10744812 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 29/07/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This morning on the way to work i approached a t intersection traffic light. The light changed from green to yellow as i approached it. I pressed and the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor, "no brakes". The traffic light turned red and i had to try to maneuver through the corner at to much speed, almost rolling the truck. Once i slowed to a stop. I inspected the truck, and sure enough there is a puddle under the driverside door where all the rusted brake lines run along the outside of the frame rail. This is unacceptable for gm to not honor their vehicles or respect the buyers of those vehicles enough to put stainless steel brake lines on them. How does gm expect to get people to buy gm products when we are killed in a traffic accident because of rusted,ruptured brake lines. I expect the local stealership to quote me several thousand dollars to fix the manufacturers error. I tell you one thing i have praised gm about my truck, but if this doesnt get recalled or fixed i wont buy another gm product again. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JACKSONVILLE, NC |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 30/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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