‘Park outside’: GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire hazard
General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later
NEW YORK – General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model years 2019 or later, following the discovery of a potential brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire.
Potentially 40,428 vehicles could be affected. They include 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD models with model years between 2019 and 2023, according to documents released by U.S. safety regulators on Saturday.
The vehicles may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak and cause a short circuit. This in turn increases the risk of fire that can occur when the vehicle is either driving or parked.
GM is advising owners of potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until the recall repair is completed. Vehicles with model years prior to 2019 used a different design.
GM said it is not aware of any injuries related to the condition.
