NHTSA Recall 13V360000: Power assist (service brakes)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 292,879 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V360000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12213 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST |
| Report received | August 15, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Safety risk
A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V360000
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.