CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The electronic brake control module software in these vehicles may fail to turn on the brake fluid low warning light when brake fluid is lost. Without that warning, a driver may keep driving with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 for light vehicle brake systems.
General Motors will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge, either over the air or at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. If you have questions, contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website, and until the update is installed, check your brake fluid level regularly and watch for any signs of brake trouble.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 20232024 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2023 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 20232024 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 20232024 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2023 |
| GMC Yukon | 20232024 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 20232024 |