CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected 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 brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. 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 20760.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks, the nut holding the brake pedal pivot can loosen. This can make the brake pedal loose or inoperative, so the driver may not be able to stop the vehicle using the brake pedal. A loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition can raise the risk of a crash.
General Motors will notify owners. Authorized dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall it with increased torque, at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, referencing GM recall number 20760. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 20152016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 20152016 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit | 20152016 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 20152016 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 20152016 |