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Chevrolet Recall 18279: Insufficient Coating On Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
2019 Chevrolet Impala
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (17)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 13, 2018 Subject: 18279 - Safety Recall Rear Brake Piston Degassing Causing Soft Pedal
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 12, 2018 Subject: 18279-01 – Safety Recall Rear Brake Piston Degassing Causing Soft Brake Pedal Multiple Revisions Noted Below
- Safety Bulletin
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 2, 2018 Subject: 18279-02 – Safety Recall Rear Brake Piston Degassing Causing Soft Brake Pedal Revision to Extend Transaction Date
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Safety Bulletin
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
- Safety Bulletin
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 30, 2018 Subject: 18279 - Safety Recall Rear Brake Piston Degassing Causing Soft Pedal
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 31, 2018 Subject: 18279 - Safety Recall Rear Brake Piston Degassing Causing Soft Pedal Hydraulic Brake Fluid Availability
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
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