GM Recalls 221,000 Cadillac XTSs, Chevy Impalas Over Brake Problem

An issue with the electronic parking brake in the Chevrolet Impala and

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by Carscoops Staff

September 21, 2014 at 14:05

An issue with the electronic parking brake in the Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS is the latest recall being issued by General Motors.

The recall was prompted by an NHTSA investigation that was opened in April to look into “investigate allegations of inappropriate autonomous braking while driving”, according to The Detroit News. Both the Impala and XTS sit on GM’s extended Epsilon platform. It affects 2013-2015 Cadillac XTSs and 2014-2015 Chevy Impalas.

In these cars, the electronic parking brake may not fully disengage and cause the brake pads to stay engaged with the rotor, thereby causing excessive heat and increasing the chance for a fire.

GM has not reported any crashes or injuries relating to this problem, and is instructing dealers to perform a software upgrade.

By Zac Estrada

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