Recall 18V578000: 2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 5 other models
- Report received
- Aug 30, 2018
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Potentially affected
- 42,280vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2016
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 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Possible consequence
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 15001,110 complaints
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500797 complaints
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500179 complaints
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500123 complaints
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 350052 complaints
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 350051 complaints
- 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit4 complaints
- 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit1 complaints
- 2015 GMC Sierra 250089 complaints
- 2016 GMC Sierra 250059 complaints
- 2015 GMC Sierra 350031 complaints
- 2016 GMC Sierra 350019 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.