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The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.","consequence":"Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.  A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge.  The recall began December 15, 2020.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  GM's number for this recall is N202313440.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202313440","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V576000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-08-30","owner_notified":"2018-10-11","units":210628,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.","consequence":"A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge.  The recall began October 11, 2018.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 18279.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18279","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":77,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":21,"crash":4,"fire":1,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",6],["Engine",5],["Electrical System",4],["Service Brakes",3],["Air Bags",3],["Vehicle Speed Control",2]],"by_year":{"2019":3,"2021":2,"2022":6,"2023":2,"2024":3,"2025":2,"2026":3},"excerpts":[["2026-09-01","Electrical System","An authorized Chevrolet dealer diagnosed an electrical problem on my 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and found that the HVAC case/condensate drain was disconnected. 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