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SevereNHTSA·16V069000·Announced 2016-02-05

GM Recalls 2015-2016 Trucks and SUVs for Brake Pedal Defect

General Motors is recalling specific 2015-2016 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs because the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, potentially making the brake pedal inoperative.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 may render the brake pedal inoperative, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 1, 2013, and February 1, 2016, with the exception of the GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, which were manufactured between October 29, 2013, and February 1, 2016.

On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may interfere with the accelerator pedal, and either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall it with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. 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 20760.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 2500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
430,771

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 (6)

  • SILVERADO 1500
  • SIERRA 2500
  • SIERRA 3500
  • SILVERADO 2500
  • SILVERADO 3500
  • TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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