Front brake calipers may leak brake fluid
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2017 cadillac xt5 vehicles manufactured april 16, 2016, to may 9, 2016, and 2017 gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 19, 2016, to april 22, 2016. the front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Safety Consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2016. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). gm's number for this recall is 16096.
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FAQ: Recall 16V802000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V802000?
NHTSA recall 16V802000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 4, 2016. It addresses: Front brake calipers may leak brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 1,844 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V802000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16096. 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.