Large Recall NHTSA · 99V025000 Reported February 5, 1999

Gm/brake switch

Q: What is recall 99V025000?

NHTSA recall 99V025000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 5, 1999. It addresses: Gm/brake switch. The recall affects approximately 988,587 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting 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 · Exterior Lighting · 988,587 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V025000

Manufacturer Campaign

98065

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

988,587

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 5, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. with the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. the brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.

Safety Consequence

This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.

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 99V025000 or campaign 98065.
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 99V025000

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

What is recall 99V025000?

NHTSA recall 99V025000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 5, 1999. It addresses: Gm/brake switch. The recall affects approximately 988,587 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V025000 or the manufacturer campaign number 98065. 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.