| Issue ID | 1347698 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10944055 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLC300 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 10/01/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Piercing brake squeal when applying brakes under all driving conditions. Problem arises after owning brand new glc300 for 8 months (10,000 miles). Public safety issue: driver hesitant to apply brakes to avoid unpleasant sound and embarrassment - especially in public places, such as mall parking lots, school zones, crosswalks, intersections, stop-n-go traffic. Mercedes benz dealership charging $260 to diagnose cause of problem. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, AA |
| VIN pattern | WDC0G4KB6GFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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