1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra recall: parking brake

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 22, 2005. It covers about 90,242 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 90,242
reported: Apr 22, 2005
owners notified: Jul 29, 2005
related complaints: 3,988

Parking brake

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
Risk: If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 05V161000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado 1999-2005 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
GMC Sierra 1999-2005 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,988 complaints about brakes problems.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2002 GMC Sierra 2003 GMC Sierra 2004 GMC Sierra 2005 GMC Sierra

Questions about recall 05V161000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra parking brake?

Yes. Recall 05V161000, reported on April 22, 2005, covers about 90,242 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V161000?

Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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