Apr 18 2010
NHTSA studies reports of brake failure in GM trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating allegations that about 6 million General Motors Co. pickups and SUVs may be susceptible to brake-line failure as a result of corrosion.
NHTSA’s preliminary evaluation, the first stage of a formal investigation, covers Chevrolet Silverados, Avalanches and Suburbans and GMC Sierras, Tahoes and Yukons from the 1999 to 2003 model years.
In addition, 189,000 GM heavy-duty pickups from the same model years are being investigated for the same issue.
NHTSA said it has received three complaints that brake failure caused by corroded lines led to crashes. None of the accidents involved injury or death.
GM is cooperating with NHTSA, GM spokesman Greg Martin said in a statement.
A NHTSA document said one complaint alleged that the brake line “burst in an area that was weakened by corrosion.”
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