OAN Staff James Meyers
10:44 AM – Friday, September 20, 2024
General Motors (GM) announced it’s recalling 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks due to the electronic brake control module software failing to display a warning light when losing brake fluid takes place.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated on Friday that the recall entails 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESVs, 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 1500, 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL models.
The agency said that without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can decrease braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
To fix the issue, a free software update will be provided to vehicle owners. Vehicles capable of receiving over-the-air updates will be able to resolve the problem from their home, while owners who can’t perform that operation will have to go into the dealership to fix the issue.
Owner notification letters will be mailed out on October 28th. Vehicle owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
The NHTSA website gives customers the ability to search for recalls based on their vehicle identification number (VIN).
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