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CriticalCampaign #25V390000Brakes

2019–2021, 2023–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2019–2021, 2023–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
Vehicle disc brake rotor on hub — representative photo for NHTSA brake recall
A disc brake rotor mounted on a vehicle hub (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: dave_7 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2019–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500
  • 2023–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500
  • 2019 Chevrolet 6500
  • 2019 Chevrolet Duplicate Silverado 5500
  • 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4500
  • 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500
  • 2021–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500

Recall Summary

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a safety recall for the 2019–2021, 2023–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, reported on June 12, 2025. The recall involves service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning:switch/sensor/float. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked. NHTSA lists this recall under its "Park Outside" advisory: General Motors, LLC is telling owners to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer for service. General Motors, LLC will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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