CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.
- Risk
- Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.
- 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
Some front and/or rear brake caliper bolts may not have been heat treated, so they can break under load. A broken caliper bolt can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation, which raises the risk of a crash.
General Motors will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts at no charge. If you have questions, you can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559, and reference recall number N202294420.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or ask a dealer to check for open recalls. Schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2020 |