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Chevrolet, GMC 2015–2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled August 30, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V578000 · Chevrolet

Hazard
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Units
42,280 units

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

Product
Chevrolet SIERRA 2500 · Chevrolet SIERRA 3500 · Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 · Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 · Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 · Chevrolet TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →