Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Chevrolet Express And GMC Savana Vehicles For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, “Passenger Car Brake Systems.” Some Of These Vehicles May Have Been Built With A Clearance Condition In Which The Right Rear Brake Hose May Contact The Tire Or Wheel Rim. If The Brake Hose Repeatedly Contacts The Tire Or Wheel Rim, A Hole Could Be Worn In The Brake Hose.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EXPRESS 1500
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V275000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Damaged Brake Hose May Reduce The EffeCTIveness Of The Rear Brakes And Increase The Distance Required To Stop The Vehicle. An Increased Braking Distance May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Secure The Right Rear Brake Hose To Ensure Sufficient Clearance. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 13, 2011. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, GMC At 1-866-996-9463 Or Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100812
End Of Manufacture
20110331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7593
Date Owners Notified
20110513
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20110506
Make Campaign Number
11126
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135