The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact made a left turn to avoid a ditch. The contact stated that the vehicle then rolled to a stop. The contact shifted to low gear, turned the hazard lights on, and was able to drive to the residence. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the passenger's side rear brake pads, brake disk, and brake calipers were replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the driver's side rear brake pads, brake disk, and brake calipers were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Duke Chevrolet GMC (2016 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434), where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side rear brake pads, brake disk, and brake calipers were severely damaged. Additionally, the failure had damaged the rim of the rear passenger's side inner tire. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500. The VIN was not available.

- Courtland, VA, USA