Chevrolet Impala recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 30, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2018–2019 Chevrolet, Cadillac — 10 models

Recall number

18V576000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 210,628 units

Why it was recalled

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.