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2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others recall: pedals and linkages

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 30, 2018. It covers about 42,280 vehicles.

vehicles affected
42,280
reported
Aug 30, 2018
owners notified
Oct 3, 2018
related complaints
740

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V578000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 740 complaints about brakes problems.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 15002016 Chevrolet Silverado 15002015 Chevrolet Silverado 25002016 Chevrolet Silverado 25002015 Chevrolet Silverado 35002016 Chevrolet Silverado 35002015 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit2015 GMC Sierra 25002016 GMC Sierra 25002015 GMC Sierra 35002016 GMC Sierra 3500

Questions about recall 18V578000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others pedals and linkages?

Yes. Recall 18V578000, reported on August 30, 2018, covers about 42,280 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V578000?

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.

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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