Recall 20V603000: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 4 other models

Report received

Oct 1, 2020

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Potentially affected

14,620vehicles

Model years

2018

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 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

Possible consequence

A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Cadillac Escalade22 complaints
• 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500521 complaints
• 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe105 complaints
• 2018 GMC Sierra 1500305 complaints
• 2018 GMC Yukon70 complaints