Recall 18V576000: 2018–2019 Chevrolet Impala and 9 other models
- Report received
- Aug 30, 2018
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Potentially affected
- 210,628vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2019
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Buick Lacrosse12 complaints
- 2019 Buick Lacrosse7 complaints
- 2018 Buick Regal19 complaints
- 2019 Buick Regal20 complaints
- 2018 Cadillac XTS7 complaints
- 2019 Cadillac XTS6 complaints
- 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV89 complaints
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV178 complaints
- 2018 Chevrolet Cruze109 complaints
- 2019 Chevrolet Cruze23 complaints
- 2018 Chevrolet Equinox410 complaints
- 2019 Chevrolet Equinox308 complaints
- 2018 Chevrolet Impala59 complaints
- 2019 Chevrolet Impala28 complaints
- 2018 Chevrolet Malibu700 complaints
- 2018 Chevrolet Volt226 complaints
- 2019 Chevrolet Volt34 complaints
- 2018 GMC Terrain226 complaints
- 2019 GMC Terrain187 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.