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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V390000·Announced 2025-06-12

Chevrolet Silverado medium duty brake pressure switches may short and overheat

GM is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty trucks because the brake pressure sensor may leak fluid into the switch and short circuit. Owners are told to park outside.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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: A fire risk while driving or parked, with NHTSA carrying a park-outside advisory on this recall until it is repaired.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V390000. The potential number of units affected is 62,468.

The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit. According to NHTSA, an electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4500, SILVERADO 6500, 6500, SILVERADO 5500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Medium duty truck
Hazard
Affected units
62,468

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)

  • SILVERADO 4500
  • SILVERADO 6500
  • 6500
  • SILVERADO 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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