ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
A problem with the engine's internal parts might cause it to break down, which could lead to a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine fails, you could be at risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect the engine and make any necessary repairs or replace it entirely at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a problem with the software that controls the transmission. Specifically, the transmission control valve may fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission control valve fails, your rear wheels could lock up, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll need to take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll update the transmission control module software for free. They'll also check the transmission to see if it needs to be repaired under a special program, and if so, they'll fix it for free too.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
Your vehicle's rear driveshaft assemblies may have a problem with a part that wasn't made correctly, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks, you could lose power to the wheels, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies for free, and you'll get a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
Your vehicle's fuel pump power control module might not work properly, which could cause the fuel pump to fail or work in short bursts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your engine might stall unexpectedly, which increases the risk of getting into a crash.
Free Fix
You should visit a dealership for a free replacement of the fuel pump power control module to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
Your vehicle's steering control module, a computer that helps with power steering, may have a software issue that can cause problems with steering assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, you may need to use more effort to steer your vehicle, especially at slower speeds, which could increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will update the steering module software for free, either by doing it in person or by sending an update directly to your vehicle over the air.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
GM is recalling certain vehicles with third-row seats to inspect and replace seat belt buckle assemblies due to an improperly formed rivet that may affect the buckle's ability to properly restrain an occupant.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, a seat belt with a deformed rivet may not work properly, increasing the risk of injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge, to ensure your safety in the event of a crash.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk if Unfixed
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
Your vehicle's third-row outboard seat belts might be damaged due to being trapped or misrouted behind the seat-folding mechanism.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt breaks during a crash, it could lead to increased risk of injury for the person sitting in that seat.
Free Fix
The manufacturer will notify you and fix the problem for free by inspecting and replacing any damaged seat belts and rerouting them if necessary at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
Your vehicle may have seat belt bolts that were installed incorrectly, which could cause the seat belt to not attach properly to the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt isn't properly attached, you may not be safely restrained in the event of a crash, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the incorrect bolts for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's lighting control module software may need an update to fix a problem with the daytime running lights (DRLs) not turning off when the headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
If your DRLs don't turn off, it could cause a glare that reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A software update will be sent to your vehicle through an over-the-air update, and it's completely free. You'll receive a letter with more information and can contact GM or the dealership for assistance.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220.
