GM recalls Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s

The brake calipers bolts may break

03/17/2020

James Limbach Reporter

General Motors is recalling 20,352 model year 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s.

The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.

Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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