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Chevrolet rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

NHTSA campaign 19V-704 · Reported October 3, 2019 · 166 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Equinox
VEHICLES AFFECTED
166
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors LLC reported a problem with the disc caliper. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

WHY IT MATTERS

Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-704.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Chevrolet Equinox

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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