Electronic parking brake may drag
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured march 22, 2013, to may 22, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety systems (fmvss) no. 135 "light vehicle brake systems."
Safety Consequence
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Gm has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on may 6, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 15259. note: the vehicles covered by this campaign were previously remedied incorrectly under campaigns 14v541 or 15v085.
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FAQ: Recall 15V202000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V202000?
NHTSA recall 15V202000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 6, 2015. It addresses: Electronic parking brake may drag. The recall affects approximately 126 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V202000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15259. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.