The brake system woes continue for Silverado and Sierra truck owners as General Motors, LLC (“GM”) announced it is recalling over 350,000 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GM Sierra pick-up trucks due to a fault in the brake system.
According to a NHTSA filing, a problem with the vehicles’ brake calipers had been identified. The issue involved a lack of heat-treatment for the bolts used to attach both the front and rear calipers, which should have been a part of the normal manufacturing process. The issue comes down to long-term performance and safety. The heat-treating process used on the bolts strengthens them for use carrying heavy loads. Untreated bolts run the risk of breaking under such loads, and this can result in braking issues, wheel rotation problems, and internal damage to other parts of the truck.
These trucks also suffered from brake system control module and premature brake wear issues, and countless owners have reported brake system issues as varied as check engine lights to outright brake failure. The law office of Joseph Kaufman & Associates has successfully handled many Silverado and Sierra brake cases, and given the safety issues involved the firm is making these cases a top priority.
If you own a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra and are experiencing issues that haven’t been fixed in a reasonable number of attempts while under warranty, Joseph Kaufman & Associates can help file a lemon claim to get your truck replaced or repurchased pursuant to California’s lemon law. For more information and a free consultation, fill out the form below.
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