2014–2015 Chevrolet Impala and 2013–2015 Cadillac XTS recall: Parking brake
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V541000
- Reported
- September 9, 2014
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Parking brake
- Vehicles affected
- About 205,309
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Safety risk
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Cadillac XTS (2013, 2014, 2015); Chevrolet Impala (2014, 2015). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
What is the fix?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.