NHTSARecalled Aug 30, 2018 · #18V576000
Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
- 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
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What you should do
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.