Vehicle recall 80V125000 · September 25, 1980
Chevrolet Caprice, Buick Electra and 2 more models
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. The incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 1980
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,615
- 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 Electra (1981): 1981
- Buick LeSabre (1981): 1981
- Chevrolet Caprice (1981): 1981
- Chevrolet Impala (1981): 1981
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