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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226668-chevrolet-silverado-2500-2016-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic · Recall date August 30, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V578000
“CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 30, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226668-chevrolet-silverado-2500-2016-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic. Based on NHTSA recall 18V578000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V578000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic that is covered by recall 18V578000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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