Chevrolet Sonic, Impala: Exterior lighting — brake lights

Affects Chevrolet Sonic, Impala · 2013–2014 — about 10K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational