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We developed a significant leak in a rear brake line of our van. The leak did not lead to a loss of control, but the brake reservoir was nearly empty when I discovered the issue. The leak was discovered based on a large spot left on our driveway under the van. The vehicle was probably driven about 50-100 miles (one to two days) after the leak developed but before the issue was discovered and addressed. While fixing the problem, I found that the leak was due to an assembly error. The van's fuel filler down-pipe has a worm-gear clamp that was not properly clocked. This caused the clamp to rub one of the rear brake lines and wear a hole in it. I sent two pictures showing the clamp and brake line as I discovered them. I also sent a picture of the damaged line after being removed from the vehicle. The van had about 87,000 miles when the leak developed.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Express. While driving and slowing down, the vehicle aggressively downshifted, the brake pedal independently depressed, and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact was concerned about the hard upshifts and downshifts of the transmission. When the engine was turned off and restarted after approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to vera motors (300 S university dr., pembroke pines, fl 33025, (954) 362-9458) where it was diagnosed that the fuel control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Vehicle was noted to be leaking fluid while parked in driveway. Further investigation revealed that the back driver's side brake line was leaking brake fluid. Brake fluid level noted to be very low (just above the minimum line). Noted that when brakes are applied brake fluid leaks at a steady and significant pace.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
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- Miamisburg, OH, USA