| Issue ID | 1249205 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10816713 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/11/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 40 mph and attempting to make a sudden stop, the braking system experienced a catastrophic and instant failure without warning. The vehicle did not slow down or stop, which caused the driver to crash into an embankment. A police report was filed. During the crash, the driver sustained a right knee injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cause of the failure was due to corrosion and rusted brake lines. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SANDY HOOK, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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