Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. while stopping the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise. the parking brake was engaged, but it failed to respond and caused the vehicle to move. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 204,206.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. while driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were leaking. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Parking brake did not hold allowing vehicle to roll away and strike parking barrier. repairs were made totaling $434.37 parts replaced were, rusting parking brake backing plates, parking brake shoes and related hardware. *nm