GM recalls 40,000 Silverado pickups to fix potential fire risk, model years 2019-2023
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
April 2023 – AP News — General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later, following the discovery of a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.
Potentially 40,428 vehicles could be affected. They include 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models with model years between 2019 and 2023, according to documents posted by U.S. safety regulators on Saturday.
The vehicles may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak and cause a short circuit. That in turn increases the risk of a fire that could occur when the vehicle is either driving or parked.
GM advises owners with potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until the recall repair is done. Vehicles with model years before 2019 used a different design….. MORE >>
Report Receipt Date: April 13, 2023
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V266000
Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V266000
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40,428
FEBRUARY 2023 — General Motors. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 29, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. GM’s number for this recall is N222375270.
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