210,600 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles: Recall Alert

210,600 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles: Recall Alert
2018 chevrolet equinox

approximately 210,600 model-year 2018-19 buick lacrosse sedans and regal cars; cadillac xts sedans; chevrolet equinox suvs, impala sedans, cruze cars, volt hybrids and bolt ev electric vehicles; gmc terrain suvs; and model-year 2018 chevrolet malibu cars

the problem: the rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating that can cause gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

the fix: dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system for free.

what owners should do: buick, cadillac, chevrolet and gmc manufacturer gm did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. owners can call buick at 800-521-7300, cadillac at 800-458-8006, chevrolet at 800-222-1020, gmc at 800-462-8782, the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa's website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

need to find a dealer for service? go to service & repair to find your local dealer. click here to schedule a free recall repair at your local dealership.

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