Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V161000 Reported April 22, 2005

Parking brake system

Q: What is recall 05V161000?

NHTSA recall 05V161000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 22, 2005. It addresses: Parking brake system. The recall affects approximately 90,242 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 90,242 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V161000

Manufacturer Campaign

05042

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

90,242

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 22, 2005

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V161000 or campaign 05042.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V161000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V161000?

NHTSA recall 05V161000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 22, 2005. It addresses: Parking brake system. The recall affects approximately 90,242 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V161000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05042. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.