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2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze recall: power assist

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 15, 2013. It covers about 292,879 vehicles.

vehicles affected
292,879
reported
Aug 15, 2013
owners notified
Oct 7, 2013
related complaints
225

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Risk
A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's recall number is 12213.

Recall number 13V360000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 225 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 13V360000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze power assist?

Yes. Recall 13V360000, reported on August 15, 2013, covers about 292,879 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V360000?

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's recall number is 12213.

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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