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2012 Chevrolet Volt recall: service brakes

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 27, 2013. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
Jun 27, 2013
related complaints
24

Service brakes

What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems"' and No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑866‑694‑6546. GM's recall number is 13184.

Recall number 13V271000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about brakes problems.

2012 Chevrolet Volt

Questions about recall 13V271000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt service brakes?

Yes. Recall 13V271000, reported on June 27, 2013, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V271000?

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑866‑694‑6546. GM's recall number is 13184.

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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