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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V275000·Announced 2011-05-06

GM Recalls 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana for Brake Hose Defect

General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim, potentially reducing braking effectiveness.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain 2011 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles due to a defect in the right rear brake hose. The recall is issued because the vehicles may have been built with a clearance condition where the brake hose can contact the tire or wheel rim.

If the brake hose repeatedly contacts the tire or wheel rim, a hole could be worn in the hose. A damaged brake hose may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes and increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 7,593 vehicles.

Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance at no charge to the owner. The safety recall began on May 13, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.gmownercenter.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SAVANA 1500, EXPRESS 1500
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
7,593

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SAVANA 1500
  • EXPRESS 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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