Chevrolet/GMC recall, Brakes

Brakes

Recall date	April 22, 2005
Models affected	1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
Units affected	6,920
Details	On certain 1999-2002 1500 series and 2001-2005 2500 & 3500 series trucks equipped with a manual transmission, the parking brake friction lining may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle. Correction: Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer on vehicles equipped with PBR parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicle equipped with a TRW parking brake system. Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website