Chevrolet Impala: Parking brake

Affects Chevrolet Impala · 2014 — about 126 vehicles.

The hazard

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

What to do

GM has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15259. Note: The vehicles covered by this campaign were previously remedied incorrectly under campaigns 14V541 or 15V085.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational