General Motors has issued a recall for the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 2500/3500, along with the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle, to fix a problem with the brake pedal.
Durability testing engineers first noticed an issue in November when three brake pedal assemblies had become loose or noisy. A subsequent investigation found that the pivot bolt nuts had loosened over time, as the bolt threads were not long enough to engage the locking segment of the nut.
“If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal,” the recall documents warn. “Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.”
The inquiry found similar reports of loose pedals in the field, however GM claims to be unaware of any accidents or injuries associated with the defect.
Service technicians will install new pivot nuts with thread-lock adhesive to prevent loosening.
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