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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals And Linkages

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (23)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Safety Bulletin
• Safety Bulletin
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 24, 2018 Subject: 18278-01 - Safety Recall Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt Customer Letter Added
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 30, 2018 Subject: Upcoming Recall 18278 Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18278 Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 06, 2018 Subject: 18278 - Safety Recall Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18278 Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3

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