General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V578000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V578000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2015-2016 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 crew cab special service, tahoe police pursuit/special service, gmc sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles Includes 42,280 affected units, Brake Pedal May Come Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2016 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 crew cab special service, tahoe police pursuit/special service, gmc sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V578000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2018-08-30T00:00:00

Subject: Brake pedal may come loose

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 42,280

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18278

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 77.1

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