Vehicle recall 05V161000 · April 22, 2005
GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or TRW parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or TRW parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the TRW parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on July 29, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 05042.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
- 05V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 22, 2005
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05042
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 90,242
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
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