NHTSA Recall 05V161000: Parking brake
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90,242 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V161000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05042 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | April 22, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
Safety risk
If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05042.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V161000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| GMC Sierra | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.