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GM recalls nearly half a million Cadillacs, Chevys, and GMCs

By Lou Ruggieri Published October 1, 2024

gm brake fluid warning recall 2024 chevrolet silverado 1500 — Chevrolet / Chevrolet

General Motors has made great strides in reliability in recent years, with a plethora of new Cadillacs, GMCs, and Chevrolets. But, as with any prominent and successful auto manufacturer, there are always setbacks.

In a recent recall issued by GM via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it seems that the electronic brake control module software used in 449,671 of their vehicles may not properly alert owners if the vehicles’ brake fluid is low or suffers a sudden loss before the vehicle’s ability to brake is affected. Without proper warning, owners may unwittingly drive around with low or no brake fluid, drastically reducing these SUVs’ and trucks’ ability to stop and potentially cause a crash.

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To solve this problem, GM says that the Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air update for their SUVs and trucks with OTA capabilities. Owners of trucks that cannot be corrected via OTA update will have to visit their dealership for the recalibration.

The affected models from General Motors are as follows:

2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade
2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2023-2024 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
2023 GMC Sierra 1500
2023-2024 GMC Yukon
2023-2024 GMC Yukon XL

Affected SUV owners will be notified via mail beginning on October 28, 2024. Concerned owners can either check the NHTSA website using their VIN to ascertain whether or not their truck is included in this recall or call customer service at one of the following numbers again with their VIN and citing recall number N242447990:

GMC Customer Service – 1-800-222-1020

Chevrolet Customer Service – 1-800-222-1020

Cadillac Customer Service – 1-800-458-8006

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A lifelong lover of cars, Lou contributes to Motor Trend, Hot Cars, Auto & Truck Connection, and the PowerAutoMedia Group.

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