NHTSA Recall 99V025000: Switch (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 988,587 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Chevrolet C10.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V025000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 98065 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | February 5, 1999 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. The brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.
Safety risk
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Notes
Owner notification began april 12, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V025000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1994 |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1994 |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1994 |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1994 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1994 |
| GMC C15 | 1994 |
| GMC C25 | 1994 |
| GMC C35 | 1994 |
| GMC C3500 | 1994 |
| GMC Suburban | 1994 |
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.