Vehicle recall 79V142000 · June 6, 1979
Chevrolet C20, GMC C20 and 20 more models
On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; switch button ring, brake lights.consequences of defect: with inoperative brake lights, a vehicle approachingfrom the rear would not be aware that brakes were being applied. Also, if thecruise control fails to automatically disengage through brake pedal operation,vehicle may accelerate when the brake pedal is released. Either condition couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised not to engage the cruise control until it has beeninspected by dealer.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 6, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,328
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Century (1979): 1979
- Buick Electra (1979): 1979
- Buick LeSabre (1979): 1979
- Buick Regal (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet C20 (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet C30 (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet Camaro (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet Caprice (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet G20 (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet G30 (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet Impala (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet K20 (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet K30 (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1979): 1979
- GMC C20 (1979): 1979
- GMC C30 (1979): 1979
- GMC G20 (1979): 1979
- GMC G30 (1979): 1979
- GMC K20 (1979): 1979
- GMC K30 (1979): 1979
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1979): 1979
- Pontiac Firebird (1979): 1979
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