If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

Parking Brake

Date Announced
APR 22, 2005
Vehicles Affected
90,242
GMC Recall #
05042
NHTSA Campaign #
05V161000
Summary
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either PBR parking brake systems or TRW parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
Actions
Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a PBR parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the TRW parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on July 29, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
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