Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vans Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” When The Brakes Are Applied, The Stop Lamps Will Illuminate. When The Brake Pedal Is Released, The Stop Lamps Are No Longer Illuminated But The Rear Brakes May Still Be Applied. The Brake May Release After A Few Seconds Or After The Next Firm Brake Pedal Application.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EXPRESS 1500
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V342000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Rear Brakes Are Still Applied After Release Of The Brake Pedal, The Driver May Notice A Substantial Drag When Driving And May Need To Depress The Gas Pedal Further Than Usual To Continue Vehicle Movement. A Vehicle Driven With The Brakes Applied Can Cause Overheating Of The Brakes, Resulting In Increased Stopping Distance Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Abs System Module. The Recall Began On September 28, 2007. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438 Or GMC At 1-866-996-9643.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20070401
End Of Manufacture
20070531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10113
Date Owners Notified
20070928
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20070807
Make Campaign Number
7177
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108