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Chevrolet Silverado Cadillac Escalade And GMC Yukon Owners Should Check Their Brakes

Sep. 14, 2019 4:35 PM ET by Ian Wright Recall / 6 Comments Around 3.5 million vehicles need to visit the dealer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), General Motors is recalling almost 3.5 million pickup trucks and SUVs because their brakes may suddenly become difficult to use. So far, 13 related injuries and 113 crashes have been linked to the issue and involve some of GM's best selling 2014-2018 vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, and the Cadillac Escalade. The recall is to address an issue in the vacuum pump for the power-assisted brake system. Chevrolet Chevrolet If the system fails, the driver can find themselves suddenly having to exert a lot more pressure to get the desired effect from the brake pedal. The NHTSA also points out that means drivers could find it takes a further distance to stop, which could lead to a crash. The association also says the problem is more likely to show itself at lower speeds in places like car parking lots and at pedestrian crossings. In a statement, GM says that drivers could have irregularities show before the brakes malfunction, such as the brake pedal vibrating, a change in the pressure needed to depress the brake pedal, the "Service Brake Assist" light showing on the dashboard, or a ticking noise emanating from the engine compartment. Chevrolet Chevrolet The fix is for the electronic brake control module to be reprogrammed to alter how the system uses the hydraulic brake boost assist function when vacuum assist is depleted. According to GM, the vacuum assist pump is lubricated using the engine oil after passing through a filter screen. Over time, like any filter, debris can build up on the filter screen. GM tells the NHTSA that vehicles built after 2018 use a different pump design. Meanwhile, the Center for Auto Safety and Consumer Reports is asking awkward questions of GM as a recall was issued in June for Canadian owners while American owners are getting one three months later. Cadillac Cadillac GMC GMC

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Suburban Cadillac Escalade GMC Yukon GMC Sierra 1500 Ian Wright Associate Editor After working his way through several loosely related careers, Ian finally took the hint and became an automotive journalist and photographer. He spent a few years freelancing before joining up with CarBuzz to combine his love of writing, photography, and cars into one neat package. When Ian is not staring down a lens or into a computer screen writing reviews and features, you can find him in Southern California enjoying winding mountain and canyon roads. If you can’t find him, he’s probably off-roading in the desert. Contact Ian @BothHandDrive @BothHandDrive LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top