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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V578📅 Sep 5, 2018

2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 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
18V578000
Manufacturer recall #
18278
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
42,280
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 3, 2018
Built
May 29, 2014 – Jan 25, 2016
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 18V578 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 18V578?

2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 + 4 more. 42,280 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.