Apr 6th, 2010 by Ross Edwards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether or not there will be a GM truck recall that will include 6.2 million trucks. The NHTSA has received complaints claiming that corrosion can cause the brake lines on 1999-2003 GM pickups and SUVs to rupture, resulting in a loss of stopping power, according to The Detroit News. If the brake line is determined to be faulty, GM may recall the trucks and SUVs in order to replace it.
The recall investigation will include six million 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC pickups and SUVs as well as 189,000 Silverado and Sierra 2500 heavy-duty pickups from 2003. The investigation includes all trucks sold, including ones now off the road, so the number of vehicles covered by a GM truck brake recall would probably be lower.
No GM truck recall has been announced, but three crashes have been attributed to the brake line failure. The NHTSA has received 110 complaints calling for a GM truck recall due to corroded brake lines. The agency says that 37 brake line failure reports have been confirmed by GM dealers. Owners of 1999-2003 GM trucks and SUVs who have observed an increase in their vehicle’s stopping distance should contact a GM dealer to schedule an inspection.
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