NHTSA reportedly opens probe into 6.2M GM vehicles over corroded brake lines
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NHTSA reportedly opens probe into 6.2M GM vehicles over corroded brake lines
It isn't a recall at the moment, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reportedly looking into more than six million General Motors pickups and SUVs over brake line corrosion concerns. According to The Detroit News, the models in question date from 1999 to 2003, and they have been noted in 110 complaints and three alleged crashes due to a loss of braking performance. In 37 of those cases, inspecting dealers have confirmed brake line failures.
GM is apparently cooperating with NHTSA's investigation, and while 110 reported issues is a tiny fraction of 6.2 million, if you have one of the vehicles in question don't be afraid to have it looked at.
GM is apparently cooperating with NHTSA's investigation, and while 110 reported issues is a tiny fraction of 6.2 million, if you have one of the vehicles in question don't be afraid to have it looked at.
Hopefully these are just freak occurrences.
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My family is from the North, where it snows 160"+/yr and is heavily salted. Corroded brake and fuel lines, and corroded fuel tanks on 8-10+ year old vehicles is a "way of life" up there. People who NEVER rinse off their undercarriage after the winter is over have the most problems. After the vehicle is over 4-5 years old you should crawl under there to check for "expanding" lines. The corrosion makes the lines look "fat" before they get corroded enough to fail.
This could be an expensive recall, but to be fair, you could probably find cases with ALL mfg's for the same issue. My sister's Kia was recalled for excessive fuel tank corrosion. When I bought my first 86 Toyota truck (in 1996) I had to replace every fuel and brake line on the truck, as well as the FRAME.
This could be an expensive recall, but to be fair, you could probably find cases with ALL mfg's for the same issue. My sister's Kia was recalled for excessive fuel tank corrosion. When I bought my first 86 Toyota truck (in 1996) I had to replace every fuel and brake line on the truck, as well as the FRAME.
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this is probably just the government trying to please the "toyota cool aide drinkers", by saying GM vehicles aren't perfect either. for 2003-1999 vehicle to have bad brake lines and fuel lines.... that just normal, especially in salted road climates. a 2003 is almost 8 years old and unless the lines are made out of stainless(most aren't) they are going to rust and leak, its just a fact of life. the owner should take responsibility for their own car by having an oil based rust-stop treatment yearly and inspect the lines annually for rust and leakage. the oil based rust prevention treatments do work. i have my 91 cavalier done annually, so far brake lines, fuel lines, and gas tank are still like new; and thats a 20 year+ car. also keeps the rest of the car from rotting out.
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What a crock of s_hit....it isn't GM's brake lines, it's the G-damned road pre-treat cr_ap they use on the roads.
Yes, I've 3 vehicles in my fleet with rotted out brake lines, gas lines, emergency brake cables, ruined 2 sets of chrome wheels, etc... and one of them is a F250, so it's not just GM, it's the F-n government .......again.....PS, I DO wash my cars, it's just this s_hit is the nastiest, car killin stuff I've ever seen...
Yes, I've 3 vehicles in my fleet with rotted out brake lines, gas lines, emergency brake cables, ruined 2 sets of chrome wheels, etc... and one of them is a F250, so it's not just GM, it's the F-n government .......again.....PS, I DO wash my cars, it's just this s_hit is the nastiest, car killin stuff I've ever seen...
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I think for the next while, you will see the NHTSA being over cautious, when it comes to investigations and recalls. They got raked over the coals, due to this Toyota garbage, so they will go way overboard.
I expect to see these types of announcements for all manufacturers, in the near future.
I expect to see these types of announcements for all manufacturers, in the near future.
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I think for the next while, you will see the NHTSA being over cautious, when it comes to investigations and recalls. They got raked over the coals, due to this Toyota garbage, so they will go way overboard.
I expect to see these types of announcements for all manufacturers, in the near future.
I expect to see these types of announcements for all manufacturers, in the near future.
Just like the FCC after Janet's titty.
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You are probably right Threxx, although I agree with Gloria. The NHTSA has to be uber cautious. They cannot afford another unintended acceleration-esque debacle.
This is a GM board, afterall. I'm sure some import friendly sites are happy to hear this news. All the more reason to buy a Ford? (kidding guys)
This is a GM board, afterall. I'm sure some import friendly sites are happy to hear this news. All the more reason to buy a Ford? (kidding guys)