NHTSA recall 18V-576 (18V576000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 30, 2018 - about 210,628 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V576000
- Also written as
- 18V-576
- Manufacturer number
- 18279
- Reported
- August 30, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~210,628
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Why it is dangerous
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-576 when calling a dealer.
Affected 10 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.