The problem
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.
The 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 14V-541 (14V541000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 14471 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Parking brake |
| Report date | September 9, 2014 |
| Owners notified | October 28, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 205,309 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 14V-541 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 205,309 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.