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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
- Problem
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a 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 brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.
What this recall means for you
Certain Chevrolet Silverado 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 in the switch.
An electrical short can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire, whether the vehicle is being driven or is parked. Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from structures.
Authorized dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. You can contact GM customer assistance at 1-866-467-9700 (GM recall number N242482680). Vehicles previously repaired under 23V266 still need the new remedy. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet 6500 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 4500 | 201920202021202220232024 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 5500 | 20192020202120232024 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 6500 | 20192021202220232024 |