Disc: caliperRecall 16V-802 · Cadillac and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 16V-802 covers 1,844 Cadillac and GMC vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V802000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
The risk
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 19, 2016 to May 9, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.