Recall 99V-025: 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C20 and 8 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 1999, covering about 988,587 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. The brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.
The risk
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Notes
Owner notification began april 12, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V025000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1994 | All years |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1994 | All years |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1994 | All years |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1994 | All years |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1994 | All years |
| GMC C15 | 1994 | All years |
| GMC C25 | 1994 | All years |
| GMC C35 | 1994 | All years |
| GMC C3500 | 1994 | All years |
| GMC Suburban | 1994 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-025?
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. The brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.
How is recall 99V-025 fixed?
Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.