2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,771 miles

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problem #3

Apr 142012

Sierra 3500 8-cyl Diesel

  • 154,163 miles
I first noticed that the anti-lock brakes were activating at slow speeds ( 5-10 mph ) under dry road conditions. This was prior to brake line incident on 4-14-2012 but I am not sure of exact date. I researched the anti-lock brakes and found NHTSA id campaign #05V379000 action # PE05020 but this did not include my home state of Kentucky. However, I have been working in Ohio since the purchase of said vehicle 10-17-2001 to current date 2-11-2013. On 4-14-2012 I was preparing to take my boat to fuel it. While checking the trailer lights I stepped on the brake pedal and it went straight to the floor. I found that the brake line to the rear wheels had burst in half and was severely corroded. Upon closer inspection I found that all the brake lines showed signs of severe corroision. On 2-8-2013 I discovered that diesel fuel was leaking near the fuel tank and fuel cooler. It was found to be a corroded return fuel line between the cooler and the fuel tank.again upon closer inspection all fuel lines show moderate to severe corroision.

- Cold Spring, KY, USA

problem #2

Sep 282008

Sierra 3500

  • 49,100 miles
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving 15 mph, the antilock brake system began to activate in normal weather conditions. As a result, the brakes began to tremble. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and a technician stated that there was corrosion of the wheel speed sensor, which caused the ABS to activate. No repairs have been made. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and no reimbursement would be provided. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 49,100 and current mileage was 50,289.

- Oxford , CT, USA

problem #1

May 092008

Sierra 3500

  • 42,050 miles
My ABS brakes prevent my truck from stopping at slow speeds.

- Central Lake, MI, USA