2009 Chevrolet Traverse recall: parking brake
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 6, 2009. It covers about 15,393 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,393
- reported
- May 6, 2009
- owners notified
- May 6, 2009
- related complaints
- 13
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 15,393 my 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to specification. This connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.
- Risk
- If the transmission shift lever is in the park position, there will be no unintended vehicle movement. However, if the keys are left in the ignition, the transmission shift lever is in any position other than park, and the vehicle is parked on a sufficient slope, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. Gm anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in june 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V153000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Traverse 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 09V153000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse parking brake?
Yes. Recall 09V153000, reported on May 6, 2009, covers about 15,393 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V153000?
Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. Gm anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in june 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.
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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