2013 CADILLAC XTS; 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC; 2013 CADILLAC ATS; 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
General Motors is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS and XTS vehicles, 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles, and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles due to a brake lamp defect. On these vehicles, the brake lights may flash intermittently even when the brakes are not being applied, and the cruise control may disengage unexpectedly. This defect creates a safety hazard because following drivers may fail to reduce speed when the vehicle is actually braking, potentially resulting in a crash.
To remedy this issue, GM will reprogram the body control module on affected vehicles. Owners of recalled Cadillac models should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, while owners of recalled Chevrolet models should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. The recall began on June 13, 2013, and is identified as GM recall number 13158.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
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