Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The brake fluid in your vehicle is the liquid that helps your brakes work smoothly. In some 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveos and Pontiac G3s, this fluid doesn't protect the brake system's valves from corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valves corrode, you might feel your brake pedal take longer to press down or feel less responsive. This could make it harder to stop your vehicle in time, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the brake system module with a new one to prevent corrosion, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.
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