GM recalls some of its Chevy Silverado Trucks amid fears brake-fluid could spark a fire

General Motor Co. has issued a recall for some of its Chevrolet Silverado trucks after discovering a possible brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire and has warned owners to park outside.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall could affect more than 40,000 medium-duty trucks made in 2019 or later.

GM advises owners of potentially at-risk models to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

Affected models include 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD with model years between 2019 and 2023, according to NHTSA.

The issues are related to a problem with the vehicle’s brake pressure sensor.

General Motors assembly workers working on Chevrolet 2019 heavy-duty pickups (file photo).

The company said some vehicles could leak fluid into the brake pressure switch, which could cause an electrical short.

An electrical short can increase the risk of fire while driving or parking.

Vehicles with model years prior to 2019 used a different design.

GM said it is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fatalities associated with the recall.

GM alerted NHTSA about the recall earlier this month, according to the federal agency.

Earlier this month, it was announced that about 5,000 General Motors white-collar workers have made a buyout to leave the company, which the automaker says is enough to avoid layoffs at this point.

In a memo to employees on Tuesday, GM CEO Mary Barra said the buyouts will save about $1 billion a year in costs, about half of the $2 billion the company aims to save annually by the end of 2024.

She added “a company-wide involuntary separation program is not a consideration at this time.”

The company now has approximately 58,000 salaried employees in the US. The acquisitions come at an uncertain time for the auto industry, which is in the middle of the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

GM aims to sell only electric passenger cars by 2035.

The Detroit automaker and its competitors are making huge investments to develop and build new electric vehicles as they continue to make cars, trucks and SUVs with gasoline engines.

They also spend a large amount of money to get scarce minerals and parts needed for EV batteries.

“The steps we are taking will allow us to maintain momentum, remain agile and create a more competitive GM,” the company said in a prepared statement.

GM hopes to reap the remaining $1 billion in savings by reducing vehicle complexity and expanding the use of shared parts on internal combustion engines and electric vehicles.

It also plans to reduce spending across the company, including on travel and marketing, the statement said.

Owners can contact Chevrolet Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information regarding the recall.