CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
- Risk
- If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
- 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
A front brake caliper seal on certain vehicles may be torn or misaligned, which can allow brake fluid to leak out. If fluid leaks, braking performance may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers and replace the brake caliper assemblies as needed at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 for Cadillac or 1-800-462-8782 for GMC, referencing recall number 16096. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac XT5 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| GMC Acadia | 2017 |