NHTSA recall 18V578000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 18V578000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18278 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2018-08-30 |
| Owners notified | 2018-10-03 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 42280 |
| Report | Quarterly report 7, for 2020 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-07-17 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 42280 |
| Reported remedied | 32585 (77%) |
| Reported unreachable | 419 |
| Reported removed | 16 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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 remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | Built 2014-05-29 to 2016-01-25. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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| 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | Built 2014-05-29 to 2016-01-25. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | Built 2013-10-01 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | Built 2013-10-01 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | Built 2013-10-01 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | Built 2013-10-01 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT | Built 2014-03-01 to 2016-01-09. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT | Built 2014-03-01 to 2016-01-09. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 GMC SIERRA 2500 | Built 2013-10-14 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500 | Built 2013-10-14 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 GMC SIERRA 3500 | Built 2013-10-14 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500 | Built 2013-10-14 to 2016-01-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 25-NA-065 | 2025-04-24. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis. |
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| 21-NA-043 | 2025-02-12. Service bulletin. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 21-NA-043 | 2024-12-10. Service bulletin. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| PIT5282G | 2024-09-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their aftermarket trailer brake controller be installed instead. Technician will need to gain access to the body harness. Install trailer brake controller harness General Motors part number 23184088 into Middle Bus Electrical Center (X61A). |
| PIT5509L | 2024-09-11. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System” message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system that is being used. The Chassis Control Module can be sensitive to a variety of trailer wiring issues. The technician will need to make a trailer tester using Electric Trailer Brake Magnets and 7-way trailer connector to determine if it is a vehicle or trailer issue. If the concern is not duplicated with the tester installed, the vehicle is operating correctly and the focus should be on the trailer wiring or 7 way connector. |
| PIT6212 | 2024-09-11. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which is causing DTC C1114 to set. |
| PIP5596A | 2024-04-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation. |
| PIT5479F | 2024-03-18. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed. |
| 22860 | 2024-01-08. Service bulletin. Harness Trapped Under MBEC |
| PIT5161B | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Bump Feel Or Clunk Noise After A Stop. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.