| Issue ID | 1245638 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10809864 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/12/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake line blew without warning. Approaching stop signal and was slowing down by braking and then suddenly the brake pedal went to the floor. I swerved into left turning lane to avoid the car in front of me and traveled halfway through the busy intersection before stopping. Proceeded into lot of nearby convenience. Brake fluid pooled under car. Could hear air coming out of brake line when brake pedal depressed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 240000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LYNCHBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEK13ZX4JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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