- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. 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 N242466950.
- 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
Some Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cutaway vans have a brake line that may not have enough clearance from certain body mounts. Over time, the line can be damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can lead to brake failure, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners who have received an interim letter should treat this as a safety issue and schedule service as soon as the remedy is available.
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it as necessary, free of charge. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is ready, which is anticipated around February 28, 2025. You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and you can check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA's website.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2013201420152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2013201420152016201720182019 |