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- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
- Risk
- If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
- 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
Contamination at a sensor connection in the electronic brake boost system can interrupt communication between the sensor and the brake boost system. When that happens, the electronic brake boost assist can be lost.
Without brake boost assist, extra pedal force is needed to slow and stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. You can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick at 1-800-521-7300, and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Encore GX | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac CT4 | 2020 |
| Cadillac CT5 | 2020 |
| Cadillac XT4 | 2020 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2020 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2021 |