The defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242466950.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2019 | 1 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2024
29 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; General Motors, LLC filed 186 campaigns in all.
| 24V943000 19 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V896000 27 Nov 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V838000 7 Nov 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V835000 5 Nov 2024 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 24V788000 23 Oct 2024 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 24V777000 18 Oct 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V769000 16 Oct 2024 | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| 24V752000 9 Oct 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024