General Motors recalled more than 62,000 vehicles due to braking pressure issues that could lead to a fire.
The affected vehicles include 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado models with 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD. General Motors told the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) in a memo on June 25th.
The recall includes 62,468 vehicles in its entirety, the company said.
Here’s what we know about the issue and what General Motors is doing to fix it:
What is the problem with the vehicle?
According to General Motors, a recalled vehicle’s brake pressure sensor assembly can leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch, causing a short circuit. Electric shorts on the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or parked by consumers.
Which vehicles were affected?
Most of the affected vehicles were the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD trucks that took place between January 20, 2023 and March 19, 2024. General Motors said that about 10,097 of these risks of malfunction on each production record.
“The vehicles before the 2019 model year have a different design and are not affected by this recall,” the company said. “The 2024 model car produced with brake switch wire harnesses containing silicon sealants will not be affected by this recall.”
Overall, the recall includes vehicles listed as follows:
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 10,097 units
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 7,339 units
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 6,948 cars
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 6,632 units
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 6,424 units
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 5,439 cars
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 5,102 cars
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 3,635 units
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 2,248 units
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 2,191 units
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 2,135 units
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 1,804 units
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 514 units
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 483 units
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 415 units
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 389 units
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 360 units
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 313 units
If you have an affected vehicle, what should the driver do?
Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness for free, General Motors said.
The company notified the dealer on June 12th. General Motors plans to mail the letter to its owner by July 28th. Once repairs are available, the company will send a second letter by mail.
The owner must park outside the building until the recall repairs are complete.
Who can a driver seek help or information?
Drivers can contact:
- Ask General Motors’ Customer Support 1-866-467-9700 and recall number. N242482680.
- Please visit the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or www.nhtsa.gov to ask questions about recall no. 25V390.
The company said these vehicles had previously been repaired under a recall number. 23v266 And you need to get a new repair.
This story has been updated to fix typos.
Saleen Martin is a reporter for the USA Today Now team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – 757. Email her to sdmartin@usatoday.com.
