Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake fluid level warning light may not turn on when the brake fluid level gets low, which can affect your ability to stop safely.
Risk if Unfixed
Driving with low brake fluid can reduce your brakes' performance, making it more likely for you to be involved in an accident.
Free Fix
We will update the software in your Electronic Brake Control Module for free, either through an automatic update or at a dealership of your choice, and you'll receive a notification letter in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
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