NHTSA Recall # | 130892 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V578000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18278 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 03/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/10/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/01/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/08/18 |
Report created | 05/09/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 42280 |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |