Vehicle recall 05V156000 · April 20, 2005
2005 Buick LaCrosse
On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may come off, allowing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal.
- Consequence
- Pushing on the pedal will not apply the brakes and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new brake pedal push rod bushing and retaining clip and, if the clip was missing, a new brake pedal arm assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2005. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 05038. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V156000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 20, 2005
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05038
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 61,594
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick LaCrosse (2005): 2005
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