2019–2023 Chevrolet 5500HD, 6500HD, 4500HD recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V266000
- Reported
- April 13, 2023
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Vehicles affected
- About 40,428
What is wrong
General Motors. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Chevrolet 4500HD (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Chevrolet 5500HD (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Chevrolet 6500HD (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
What is the fix?
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.
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.