GM issues Cadillac, Silverado and GMC Sierra Brake Recall
GM is issuing a brake recall for over 400,000 vehicles, including the following:
2019 Cadillac CT6 sedans
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks
GM is issuing the recall due to an increased crash risk from a software error that could disable the electronic stability control and antilock brake systems. If these systems are disabled, the appropriate ESC and ABS malfunction lights may not illuminate. While the GM brake recall I discussed here appears facially distinct, they both involve the same model vehicles. Additionally, here is another class action involving the brakes on GM vehicles.
Under the recall, dealerships will update the affected software starting late January 2020.
From NHTSA:
Recall Title:
Brake System Malfunction Warning
Recall Description:
General Motors has decided that certain 2019 model year Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles may fail to conform to S5.3 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126, “Electronic stability control systems for light vehicles” and S5.5.1 of FMVSS 135, “Light vehicle brake systems.” In these vehicles, a software error can, in rare cases, disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC) and antilock brake system (ABS) systems for a single ignition cycle. If this specific error occurs, the vehicle’s diagnostics will not illuminate the vehicle’s ESC and ABS telltale lamps, as required by S5.3 of FMVSS 126 and S5.1 of FMVSS 135. If the driver is unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there may be increased risk of a crash.
Repair Description:
Dealers are to reprogram the brake system control module.
Part Availability:
TBD
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 888-988-7267.
GM is referencing this recall as Recall N192268090.
If you’re in California and you own a Cadillac , Chevrolet Silverado, or GMC Sierra have experienced any issues related to the brakes, brake sensors, premature brake wear or any other concern that was covered under the manufacturer's warranty, please contact us immediately at 424-299-4447 for a free consultation for information regarding your vehicle and a potential lemon law claim.