Chevrolet Recall 16V-069: Service brakes, hydraulic – pedals and linkages

Affected: 2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2015–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 5, 2016, covering about 430,771 vehicles.

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

The risk

If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-069 (16V069000)
Manufacturer number20760
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Report dateFebruary 5, 2016
Owners notifiedMarch 14, 2016
Vehicles affected430,771
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-069 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 430,771 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.