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πŸ”₯ Fire riskNHTSA 15V202πŸ“… Apr 6, 2015

2014 Chevrolet Impala recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

πŸ’₯ The risk

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

πŸ”§ The fix

GM has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15259. Note: The vehicles covered by this campaign were previously remedied incorrectly under campaigns 14V541 or 15V085.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V202000
Manufacturer recall #
15259
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
126
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 6, 2015
Built
Mar 22, 2013 – May 22, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V202 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V202?

2014 Chevrolet Impala. 126 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020.