The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V761000·Announced 2019-10-24

GM Recalls 2014-2020 Trucks and SUVs for Braking Software Defect

General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2020 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because a software defect may cause unintended braking and vehicle pulling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where unintended braking can cause the vehicle to pull unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling approximately 652,967 vehicles, including 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, as well as 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 models. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle, and four-wheel drive.

The defect involves the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software. If a wheel-speed sensor fails while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the software may incorrectly activate the driveline-protection system. This unintended activation causes braking on the wheel opposite the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull unexpectedly to one side and increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC SUBURBAN, SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 1500, YUKON
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
652,967

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • SUBURBAN
  • SILVERADO 1500
  • SIERRA 1500
  • YUKON
  • TAHOE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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