Vehicle recall 11V275000 · May 6, 2011
Chevrolet Express 1500 and GMC Savana 1500
If the brake hose repeatedly contacts the tire or wheel rim, a hole could be worn in the brake hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." some of these vehicles may have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim. If the brake hose repeatedly contacts the tire or wheel rim, a hole could be worn in the brake hose.
- Consequence
- A damaged brake hose may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes and increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. An increased braking distance may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM's safety recall no. 11126. Owners 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
- 11V275000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2011
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11126
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,593
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Express 1500 (2011): 2011
- GMC Savana 1500 (2011): 2011
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