The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V576000·Announced 2018-08-30

GM Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

General Motors is recalling 2018-2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.

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 can increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt, Bolt EV, and Malibu vehicles, 2018-2019 GMC Terrain vehicles, 2018-2019 Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, and 2018-2019 Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the rear brake caliper pistons, which may have an insufficient coating. This condition can cause gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or crashes associated with this defect.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC customer service for more information. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK, CHEVROLET, CADILLAC LACROSSE, IMPALA, VOLT, XTS
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
210,628

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 (10)

  • LACROSSE
  • IMPALA
  • VOLT
  • XTS
  • BOLT EV
  • REGAL
  • MALIBU
  • EQUINOX
  • TERRAIN
  • CRUZE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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