GM Recalls EVs Due to Brake System Software Defect
General Motors is recalling 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, CELESTIQ, VISTIQ, and 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles because a software defect in the brake system control module may cause a loss of braking.
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 a software issue may cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any deaths, injuries, or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles. The recall involves 67,380 vehicles.
The brake system control module (BSCM) contains a software defect that may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions. A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The BSCM software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262570900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET, CADILLAC BLAZER EV, LYRIQ, CELESTIQ, VISTIQ
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Brakes
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 67,380
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 (4)
- BLAZER EV
- LYRIQ
- CELESTIQ
- VISTIQ
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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