Chevrolet · Canada · Mod
Chevrolet C Series, Caprice +7 more: Electrical
Affects Chevrolet C Series, Caprice, G Series, Malibu, K Series, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Camaro, Impala · 1979 — about 577 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with cruise control. The brake stop light and cruise control switch may be assembled with incorrect lubrication on the actuating plunger. This results in adverse wear between the internal contacts of the switch which can cause the plunger to stick and cause the rear brake stop lights to become inoperative and if the cruise control is actuated, to stay electrically engaged. Without stop light operation, a vehicle approaching from the rear would not be aware that the brake was being applied. If the cruise control would not disengage through brake pedal operation vehicle sp
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.