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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recall 20V055: Brake Assist May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V055, reported January 30, 2020, 148,055 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2019 full-size pickups received a software update for the Electronic Brake Control Module that contains an error. As a result, the electronic brake assist feature may be disabled. The vehicles then no longer meet federal safety standards for electronic stability control and light vehicle brake systems.

Without electronic brake assist, the risk of a crash increases, because the system that helps you apply full braking force in an emergency may not work as intended. Owners should not wait to have this addressed.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module at no cost to you. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 if you have questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V055General Motors LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. 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
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado 15002019
GMC Sierra 15002019