{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11749435,"manufacturer":"General Motors, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/29/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"07/09/2026","vin":"1GCHSCEA2M1","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"While driving downhill nearing a stop sign my wife went to apply the brakes to stop and all she had was an extremely hard brake pedal. She panicked that she \u201cno brakes.\u201d  She was only going about 20 MPH, and was able to stop the vehicle but it took an extraordinary amount of effort to do so.  Had she had to make a sudden stop for a child, another person, or something else, she would not have been able to stop without negative consequences including possible death. There were no warning signs, vehicle  pulled out of driveway and brakes were normal.  Less than 10 seconds later no more power brakes.   The vehicle had the vacuum pump seize which eliminated the power boost and the pump is operated by the exhaust camshaft which also got damaged and needs replaced.  Chevy dealership estimated the repair at $2,600.  Upon researching the vacuum pump, this is a common failure on multiple GM vehicles resulting in sudden brake loss. The vacuum pump should have been designed with a shear pin, so that if it fails the camshaft does not get damaged.   Had the vacuum pump been properly designed and it was the only failing part, the repair cost would be $500 versus $2,600.  Also, there should have been a temporary backup system so you would not lose power boost.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2021","productMake":"CHEVROLET","productModel":"COLORADO","manufacturer":"General Motors, LLC"}]}]}