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Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Rear Brake Issue
high How serious is it? About this label
A reduction in rear brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V576000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper |
| Vehicles covered | 19 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have enough of a protective coating, which can allow gas pockets to form inside them. If this happens, it can reduce how well the rear brakes perform. This affects a range of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models. To fix the problem, GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system. This repair is free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a Buick (1-800-521-7300), Cadillac (1-800-458-8006), Chevrolet (1-800-222-1020), or GMC (1-800-462-8782) dealer.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V576000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (19)
Show all 19 vehicles
Who to contact
Buick — official Buick recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-521-7300
Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-8006
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
GMC — official GMC recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-462-8782
The bigger picture
- Cadillac Brake Recalls Involving Lost Braking and Missing Warning Lights · all 7 Cadillac recalls in this area
- Chevrolet Brake Recalls Include Fire Risks and Reduced Brake Assist · all 18 Chevrolet recalls in this area
- GMC Brake Recalls Cover Reduced Assist, Software Errors and Leaks · all 11 GMC recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Safety risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.