NHTSA recall 18V-578 (18V578000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 30, 2018 - about 42,280 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V578000
- Also written as
- 18V-578
- Manufacturer number
- 18278
- Reported
- August 30, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~42,280
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Why it is dangerous
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 also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-578 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 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.