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- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the electronic brake control module can disable the electronic stability control and anti-lock brake systems. When this happens, the warning lights on the instrument cluster will not come on, so the driver may not know these safety systems are inactive.
Driving without working stability control and anti-lock brakes raises the risk of a crash, especially in slippery or emergency braking conditions. The recall covers certain 2019 vehicles and affects the stability control and anti-lock systems that help keep the vehicle under control.
GM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the brake control module at no cost. Owners can check their VIN for open recalls and contact customer service if they have questions: Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac 1-800-333-4223, or GMC 1-888-988-7267. GM's recall number is N192268090.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac CT6 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2019 |