NHTSA Recall 18V576000: Caliper (service brakes)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 210,628 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Buick Lacrosse.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V576000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18279 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | August 30, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Safety risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
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 18V576000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Lacrosse | 2018, 2019 |
| Buick Regal | 2018, 2019 |
| Cadillac XTS | 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2018 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 2018, 2019 |
| GMC Terrain | 2018, 2019 |
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.