2.2
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 71,600 miles
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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 10-12 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and went down to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she continuously pumped the brake pedal until the vehicle stopped. The contact veered to the side of the road. The "Low Brake Fluid" message was displayed, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to their location for a diagnostic test. A tow truck driver informed the contact that the brake caliper was fractured and there was a puddle of brake fluid on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brakes hardware had failed, the brake caliper was fractured, and the brake sensor and actuator had failed. The dealer then informed the contact that the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would only cover the brake caliper, pads, and rotors replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
- Germantown, NY, USA
The contact's client leased a 2019 GMC Terrain from Hertz Leasing Company. The contact stated while her client was driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to go down and did not respond. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that her client continued driving and allowed the vehicle to decelerate independently. The contact's client then veered to the side of the road. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was returned to Hertz leasing company who later informed the contact's client that the vehicle had been diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while approaching an intersection, he depressed the brake pedal to the floor however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake assist activated and stopped the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence at a slower speed. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the vacuum pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,400.
- Anaheim, CA, USA
- Noblesville, IN, USA