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GM Recalls 230,000 Vehicles to Fix Brake Defect
General Motors Co. is recalling 230,000 late-model vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to remove hydrogen gas from brake lines that could give the brake pedal a spongy feel.
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General Motors Co. is recalling 230,000 late-model vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to remove hydrogen gas from brake lines that could give the brake pedal a spongy feel.
The campaign involves 2018-2019 model Buick LaCrosse sedans (pictured), Cadillac XTS luxury sedans, GMC Terrain SUVs and Chevrolet-brand Bolt electric sedans, Volt extended-range hybrids, Equinox crossovers and Cruze, Malibu and Impala sedans, Automotive News reports.
GM says brake pistons in the recalled vehicles were not manufactured correctly, trapping hydrogen gas inside that could leak into the brake lines. The presence of any gas in the lines would make the brake pedal feel soft and affect braking capacity.
Separately, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV issued a recall last month for 209,900 2018-2019 model vehicles that are afflicted with a similar issue. It isn’t clear whether FCA’s callback involves the same brake system supplier.
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