Defect Investigation Detail

CHEVROLET / CHEVETTE / 1980

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE86057 Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET
Vehicale/Equipment Model: CHEVETTE Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1980
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC
Date Opened: May, 23 1986 Date Closed: Sep, 26 1986
Subject: BRAKE FAILURE/FIREWALL Summary: Analysis:the complaint has been verified with the vehicle's owner and astate of michigan consumer representative.the bendix report was suppliedby a midas representative, and remains unconfirmed.although no othercomplaints identify this particular condition, there are several reportedincidents of unexplained brake loss among the subject vehicles.there areno tsb's or recalls regarding the alleged defect.proposed action:prepare an information request to gm and bendix.