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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Thousands Of Chevrolet Silverado Pickups Could Host An Impromptu Bonfire
A new recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday, affecting 62,468 vehicles that may be at risk of catching fire. According to the NHTSA recall documents, Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty pickups (4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD) produced from 2019-2024 may have a fault within their brake pressure sensor assemblies that could lead to a brake fluid leak. In the worst cases, after this brake fluid leaks into the brake pressure switch and causes a short circuit, a fire can break out. As a result, "owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete." The recall places the blame for the issue on the use of an unauthorized chemical by the supplier of the brake assembly, and it appears to be something that GM has been working on for some time. A recall was issued in April 2023 to address a fragmenting zinc sealant that could interfere with a diaphragm that prevents brake fluid from leaking into the sensor wiring harness. Then, in October of 2024, a quality manager flagged an issue with a 2023 Silverado Medium Duty pickup "that was exhibiting unintended brake pump activation." This vehicle was not covered by the earlier recall, and when another similar report was filed over a 2021 vehicle, GM knew there was an issue. The automaker investigated in January 2025, and in March, it asked its supplier (Akron Rubber Development Lab) to test its components. Testing was completed by the end of April, by which point GM's investigator identified one alleged fire among 160 potentially related reports, prompting the recall. No accidents or injuries related to the issue have come to GM's attention. Related: 132,000 Lincoln Aviators Recalled for Parts That Could Fly Off While Driving Vehicles that were already recalled under the April 2023 notice will need to be repaired again, and owners can expect to receive notification letters in the mail from July 28, with secondary letters to be mailed once a remedy is available. When it is, dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness free of charge. Fortunately, although all owners impacted by the recall should play it safe and park outside and away from buildings, only around 1% of the recalled vehicles are expected to be affected. Silverado Medium Duty trucks from the 2024 model year are not affected since they were "produced with a brake switch wire harness that includes a silicone sealant." This new recall follows one that was issued at the end of last month for Cadillac Lyriq EVs that could have blank touchscreen displays, an issue that first appeared in 2022. Whether it's a novel EV or an old-school workhorse, recalls are just a part of production, and GM can at least take comfort in the knowledge that it's having a much better time with the NHTSA than Ford. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
GM Recalls 62,000 Chevrolet Silverados: These Models Are Impacted
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. General Motors has recalled more than 62,000 vehicles because of a potential brake defect that could increase the risk of fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The recall impacts 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty vehicles. The NHTSA said in a statement: "The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit." Newsweek contacted General Motors for comment by email outside of regular working hours. General Motors has recalled more than 62,000 Chevrolet Silverados because of a potential brake defect. General Motors has recalled more than 62,000 Chevrolet Silverados because of a potential brake defect. Gene J. Puskar/AP Why It Matters The NHTSA said that an electrical short in the brake pressure switch could "overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked." The NHTSA memo notes that the defect can trigger under-hood fires even when vehicles are parked or not running. The NHTSA has advised owners to park recalled vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until repairs are made to prevent potential fires. What To Know The recall affects 62,468 vehicles, according to the NHTSA. The models impacted are Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD trucks built between 2019 and 2024. General Motors notified dealers about the recall on June 12 and plans to begin mailing recall notifications to affected owners in July. This recall follows other recent large-scale recalls by General Motors, including a recall of almost 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles earlier this year. General Motors had found "the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure," the NHTSA said. Models Impacted By The Latest Recall 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 10,097 vehicles 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 7,339 vehicles 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,948 vehicles 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,632 vehicles 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,424 vehicles 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 5,439 vehicles 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 5,102 vehicles 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 3,635 vehicles 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,248 vehicles 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,191 vehicles 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,135 vehicles 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 1,804 vehicles 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 514 vehicles 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 483 vehicles 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 415 vehicles 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 389 vehicles 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 360 vehicles 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 313 vehicles What People Are Saying The NHTSA said in a statement: "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge." What Happens Next Vehicle owners should expect to receive official notifications from General Motors beginning July 28, and will be instructed on how to receive their complimentary repair. Owners can get more information by calling General Motors at 1-866-467-9700, referencing recall no. N242482680.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
GM recalls 62K vehicles over faulty brake part that could cause fire
General Motors is recalling over 62,000 US vehicles over a faulty brake assembly that can cause fires to break out, even when the cars are off and unattended. The defective assembly may let brake fluid leak into the pressure switch, causing a short circuit and leading to a potential fire. Certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD vehicles are impacted by the recall. Advertisement Certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD vehicles are impacted by the recall. AP It covers 62,468 vehicles. GM said it expects only about 1%, or roughly 625 vehicles, to have the defect. If fluid shorts the brake pressure switch, the circuit can generate excessive heat that could result in a fire when the vehicle is in motion or parked, increasing the risk of injury. GM is urging owners to keep impacted vehicles parked outside and away from any nearby structures until they can be repaired, since an underhood fire could occur even when the vehicle is off. Advertisement Owners will be notified of the recall in letters expected to be mailed by July 28. Second letters will be sent out when a remedy is available, GM said. Drivers should then bring impacted vehicles to a GM dealership, where the brake pressure wire harness can be replaced free of charge, the automaker said. The General Motors recall covers 62,468 vehicles. AP Advertisement The defect was caused by the use of an unauthorized chemical by the supplier during the manufacturing process, which can cause a rubber part in the brake assembly to degrade over time. GM said it received 160 field reports, including one alleged fire, potentially related to the recall. It is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the faulty brake assembly.
