Recall 18V578000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Defect in 2015-2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
RECALL This recall affects up to 42,280 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V578000 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 42,280 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 2015 GMC SIERRA 2500, 2015 GMC SIERRA 3500, 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT, 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500, 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500, 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT, 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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