GM recalls over 62,000 Silverado trucks over fire risk from brake fluid leak
US Automotive manufacturer, General Motors is recalling 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado trucks back due to a brake issue that could cause a fire. The recall includes Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD trucks from 2019 through 2024.(@JerryRigEverything/ X)
The trucks have a defect in which brake fluid can leak, which could cause a potential for an electrical short. This may result in fire in the truck's engine compartment as per US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This problem started because a supplier who used a chemical that weren't suppose to be used. That chemical damages a rubber part inside the brake pressure sensor. Over time, the rubber might wear out that can lead to a short circuit. If that happens, it might heat up too much and start a fire — even if the truck is parked and turned off. Only 1% of the recalled vehicles are expected to actually have the defect.
Also Read: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: Key features, price, specifications and more about the 'hypercar' Which trucks are part of the recall?
The recall includes Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD trucks from 2019 through 2024. Here's the list of how many trucks are affected each year:
2023 Silverado 5500 HD – 10,097 trucks
2022 Silverado 5500 HD – 7,339
2019 Silverado 5500 HD – 6,948
2024 Silverado 5500 HD – 6,632
2021 Silverado 5500 HD – 6,424
2020 Silverado 5500 HD – 5,439
2023 Silverado 6500 HD – 5,102
2022 Silverado 6500 HD – 3,635
2019 Silverado 6500 HD – 2,248
2024 Silverado 6500 HD – 2,191
2021 Silverado 6500 HD – 2,135
2020 Silverado 6500 HD – 1,804
2024 Silverado 4500 HD – 514
2022 Silverado 4500 HD – 483
2023 Silverado 4500 HD – 415
2019 Silverado 4500 HD – 389
2021 Silverado 4500 HD – 360
2020 Silverado 4500 HD – 313 What should truck owners do now?
GM says owners should park their trucks outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. Dealers will fix the problem by replacing the wire harness on the brake switch — for free, as reported by the Metro.
Owners will get their first recall notice by mail around July 28, 2025. A second letter will come once the replacement parts are ready. How to find out if your truck is affected:
Call GM at 1-866-467-9700 and ask about recall no. N242482680
Visit the NHTSA site or call them at 1-888-327-4236
Some trucks that were already repaired under recall no. 23V266 may need to be fixed again.
This is one of many recalls U.S. car companies are facing this year. With the danger of fire, GM is trying to fix things quickly to keep drivers safe.
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US Automotive manufacturer, General Motors is recalling 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado trucks back due to a brake issue that could cause a fire. The recall includes Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD trucks from 2019 through 2024.(@JerryRigEverything/ X) The trucks have a defect in which brake fluid can leak, which could cause a potential for an electrical short. This may result in fire in the truck's engine compartment as per US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) This problem started because a supplier who used a chemical that weren't suppose to be used. That chemical damages a rubber part inside the brake pressure sensor. Over time, the rubber might wear out that can lead to a short circuit. If that happens, it might heat up too much and start a fire — even if the truck is parked and turned off. Only 1% of the recalled vehicles are expected to actually have the defect. Also Read: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: Key features, price, specifications and more about the 'hypercar' Which trucks are part of the recall? The recall includes Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD trucks from 2019 through 2024. Here's the list of how many trucks are affected each year: 2023 Silverado 5500 HD – 10,097 trucks 2022 Silverado 5500 HD – 7,339 2019 Silverado 5500 HD – 6,948 2024 Silverado 5500 HD – 6,632 2021 Silverado 5500 HD – 6,424 2020 Silverado 5500 HD – 5,439 2023 Silverado 6500 HD – 5,102 2022 Silverado 6500 HD – 3,635 2019 Silverado 6500 HD – 2,248 2024 Silverado 6500 HD – 2,191 2021 Silverado 6500 HD – 2,135 2020 Silverado 6500 HD – 1,804 2024 Silverado 4500 HD – 514 2022 Silverado 4500 HD – 483 2023 Silverado 4500 HD – 415 2019 Silverado 4500 HD – 389 2021 Silverado 4500 HD – 360 2020 Silverado 4500 HD – 313 What should truck owners do now? GM says owners should park their trucks outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. Dealers will fix the problem by replacing the wire harness on the brake switch — for free, as reported by the Metro. Owners will get their first recall notice by mail around July 28, 2025. A second letter will come once the replacement parts are ready. How to find out if your truck is affected: Call GM at 1-866-467-9700 and ask about recall no. N242482680 Visit the NHTSA site or call them at 1-888-327-4236 Some trucks that were already repaired under recall no. 23V266 may need to be fixed again. This is one of many recalls U.S. car companies are facing this year. With the danger of fire, GM is trying to fix things quickly to keep drivers safe.
