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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V342000·Announced 2013-08-06

GM Recalls 2014 SUVs for Loose Rear Brake Caliper Bolts

General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet and GMC SUVs because rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened, potentially increasing stopping distances.

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 results in lengthened stopping distances and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between July 9, 2013, and July 23, 2013, depending on the specific model. The defect involves rear brake caliper bolts that may not be fully tightened, causing the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135 regarding light vehicle brake systems.

Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the specific manufacturing dates listed for each model.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET YUKON XL, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (4)

  • YUKON XL
  • SUBURBAN
  • TAHOE
  • YUKON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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