2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Brakes & vehicle control
Brake caliper bolts may break and reduce braking performance
NHTSA campaign 20V116000 lists the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for a condition in which brake caliper bolts may break and reduce braking performance.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in safety campaign 20V116000. The official record says: The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load. The stated safety consequence is: Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Braking performance may be reduced
- A damaged caliper may interfere with wheel rotation
Vehicles and scope
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 20V116000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.
Campaign 20V116000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Complete recall 20V116000
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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