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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Problem
- General Motors. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Chevrolet medium-duty trucks may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that leaks brake fluid into the brake pressure switch. This can cause an electrical short-circuit, which can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire, whether the truck is being driven or parked.
Until the repair is done, park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, referencing recall number N222375270.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet 4500HD | 20192020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 5500HD | 20192020202120222023 |
| Chevrolet 6500HD | 20192020202120222023 |