Chevrolet Trax Recall R/2021/125: The Brake Pedal May Potentially Stick As A Result Of High Vehicle Interior Temperatures, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 783
- vehicles in the UK
- A202306990
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Trax vehicles built between 10 December 2012 and 3 March 2014. The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures causing the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure. The recall notice describes the fix as: to reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to enable a warning message to display. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures causing the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY POTENTIALLY STICK AS A RESULT OF HIGH VEHICLE INTERIOR TEMPERATURES Defect: The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures causing the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure. Remedy: To reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to enable a warning message to display.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to enable a warning message to display. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Trax built between 10 December 2012 and 3 March 2014 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 783 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code A202306990 or the DVSA reference R/2021/125. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo, Cruze, Orlando, TraxChevrolet UK takata drivers airbag | Urgent | R/2025/036 | |
| TraxFront seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended | Urgent | R/2015/125 | |
| CorvetteLow beam headlights may fail | Book soon | R/2015/009 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoBrake fluid may leak | Urgent | R/2015/034 | |
| Matiz, SparkBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2014/181 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2018/129 on 21 May 2018, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2024/003 on 14 Dec 2023, for chevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/125, launched 14 April 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.