Chevrolet Recall 18V-578: 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 August 30, 2018, covering about 42,280 vehicles.

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 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 nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign18V-578 (18V578000)
Manufacturer number18278
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Report dateAugust 30, 2018
Owners notifiedOctober 3, 2018
Vehicles affected42,280
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 18V-578 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 42,280 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.