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General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has recalled 636 examples of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Australia, due to a fault which could lead to decreased braking performance.
“Due to a software issue with the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), the brake fluid warning light may not illuminate as intended and therefore fail to warn the driver when the brake fluid level is low,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“As a result, insufficient brake fluid could lead to a reduction in braking performance.
“A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
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- A total of 636 vehicles built in 2023 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected Silverado 1500, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with your preferred dealer to have the EBCM software updated, free of charge.
You can also call GMSV’s Customer Communications Centre on 1800 004 678 for more information.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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