The problem
The involved vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the front brake pipe and the engine oil pan. This condition could cause the brake pipe to contact the left hand front edge of the oil pan, resulting in wear and, eventually, damage to the brake pipe. This could lead to a loss of brake fluid and subsequent loss of brakes.
The fix
Dealer will replace the brake pipe, if necessary, free of charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 Liter cid v-6engines.System: service brakes; hydraulic lines, metallic.Consequences of defect: loss of front braking at a time when minimum vehiclestopping distance is required could result in an accident.Note: the driver may be alerted to brake fluid loss by illumination of thebrake warning light.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V135000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.