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9-11-2019

 

General Motors has announced that NHTSA is mandating a safety recall for the following vehicles:

  • 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups (1500 / 2500 / 3500)
  • 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles 
  • 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade

 

NHTSA reports that the amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time. The group says that as the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, and that this increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. This new recall covers 3.4 million vehicles. 

 

The Problem: The brake pump uses engine oil to lubricate itself. If the pump becomes clogged with engine oil sludge the units ability to create vaccum is diminished over time. As a result, braking force and ability also drops. The issue is usually accompanied by a "Service Brake Assist" warning message in the dash. 

 

The Fix: GM will reprogram the computer that controls the secondary brake assist pump. The secondary pump will now activate at lower speeds and different situations quicker to compensate for any lost output from the main pump. Since the pumps are not failing, GM has decided not to replace them.

 

GM's number for this recall is N192268490. In compliance with federal law, GM will notify owners, typically by snail mail. GM says that its dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module. However, GM has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

 

If you own one of these vehicles and wish to check to see if your vehicle is included (or not) you can do so at this link immediately.

 

As with every safety recall, customers will not be charged by GM for the needed repairs or modifications. 

 

NHTSA's public information on this issue indicates that many accidents have been reported to NHTSA including some with injuries. This recall is the result of a NHTSA investigation that lasted nearly a year. In its investigation report, NHTSA noted the following details about the problem:

 

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These conditions are attributed to deterioration of the engine-driven brake assist vacuum pump. Nine of these incidents included vehicles incurring damage as a result colliding with another vehicle or fixed object at low speeds. The brake assist vacuum pump is driven by an accessory belt on the engine and serves as the source of power brake vacuum in the subject vehicles. Over time, the pump's capacity to generate vacuum may deteriorate. The subject vehicles receive supplemental hydraulic brake assist from the ABS system, albeit at lower levels than the vacuum-powered primary system. If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance.

 

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Jsdirt
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I've been working on my own vehicles (and everyone else's) since the day I got my license. Only top shelf synthetics have ever gone in my truck, right from the day it was broken in. Amsoil can be run

Ozer
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Why would they pay for new rotors and pads? Booster is the issue. What you have is normal wear. 

TwoBallScrewBall
TwoBallScrewBall

This entire recall is BS anyway.   They know the pumps are failing / deteriorating due to sludge buildup, so the fix for that is to just patch the software to run them harder?    What the hell is that

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Looks like enough people complained to NHTSA about their sudden rock hard brake pedal and GM was forced to issue recall. 

 

I can set the service brake assist off just by pumping brake pedal a few times idling at a stoplight. My 2018 has the revised pump. Aka 2 piece pump (black cover on back) vs the early 1 piece cast pump. 

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Well shoot! It doesn't look like they'll foot the bill for new brakes, which at about 64k miles I think I need because they are starting to pulsate when I brake now.

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11 minutes ago, NoProblem said:

Well shoot! It doesn't look like they'll foot the bill for new brakes, which at about 64k miles I think I need because they are starting to pulsate when I brake now.

Why would they pay for new rotors and pads? Booster is the issue. What you have is normal wear. 

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I'm all the more happy now that I did NOT buy a leftover new 2018 1500 back in March, but went with at 2019 T1 instead. 

 

What a huge recall, though. Wow. 

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5 minutes ago, econometrics said:

I'm all the more happy now that I did NOT buy a leftover new 2018 1500 back in March, but went with at 2019 T1 instead. 

 

What a huge recall, though. Wow. 

Hope I am wrong but just give ya 19 some time......

 

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5 minutes ago, Yotaman said:

Hope I am wrong but just give ya 19 some time......

 

Yotaman

Who knows. But the whole brake system is very improved for 2019, so I'm feeling pretty good about it.

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8 minutes ago, econometrics said:

I'm all the more happy now that I did NOT buy a leftover new 2018 1500 back in March, but went with at 2019 T1 instead. 

 

What a huge recall, though. Wow. 

It looks like some are having issues with their 2019.

 

Who knows if it's the same problem though but for knowledge and what not.

 

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i have a 2018 1500 but when i do the vin search its says theres no recall. is it not all 2014-2018?

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The fix by gm is a joke. All there doing is some programming. Just a band aid fix. I didn't even know we had a secondary pump. On my 2018 Sierra with only 6000 miles when i stop at a stop sign and i pump the brakes they get very hard. I have never had a problem with normal braking.

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153000 miles and no issues.  Strange, I didn't even know it had a vacuum pump. Just the good old fashioned brake booster.

 

I wonder if the issues are related to deferred maintenance.  Not changing the oil often enough.

 

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13 minutes ago, BillthePainter said:

153000 miles and no issues.  Strange, I didn't even know it had a vacuum pump. Just the good old fashioned brake booster.

 

I wonder if the issues are related to deferred maintenance.  Not changing the oil often enough.

 

I thought the same thing... coming up on 80,000 on mine, and still the best feeling brake system I've ever had underneath me.

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