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SevereNHTSA·21V579000·Announced 2021-07-29

Brake system calibration defect affects 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon

General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles because dealer technicians may have incorrectly calibrated the brake system control module, potentially compromising braking performance and stability control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This brake system calibration defect constitutes a structural vehicle safety issue, as it affects Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Lock Braking System, and traction control. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect directly compromises braking performance and increases crash risk.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles due to a brake system control module calibration error. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system control module incorrectly, affecting the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.

The defect may compromise overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. Affected owners should contact their Chevrolet or GMC dealer to schedule a free recalibration of the brake system control module.

General Motors notified owners via letter on August 27, 2021. For more information, owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-calibration-error
  • esc-malfunction
  • abs-malfunction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • TAHOE
  • YUKON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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