Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
General Motors LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20190729
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190731
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
166
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20191029
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20191003
Record Creation Date
20191004
Defect Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.
Consequence Summary
Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192270920.
Recall Notes
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.safercar.gov.
