General Motors Issues Recalls for Over 80,000 Vehicles

General Motors is issuing two separate recalls affecting a combined total of more than 80,000 vehicles, according to recall reports filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The larger of the two actions involves more than 67,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles due to a potential brake system control module defect that may result in a temporary loss of braking while driving.

The braking software issue stems from a glitch where a slip calculation can misinterpret wheel movement if drivers lightly tap the brakes during a sharp turn while hitting a bump. This flaw affects specific pseudo-all-wheel-drive electric models, including the Cadillac Lyriq, Celestiq, and Vistiq, as well as the Chevrolet Blazer EV across various model years spanning from 2023 to 2027.

Documentation filed with federal safety regulators indicates that General Motors has identified dozens of field complaints connected to the braking defect. As of late October, the manufacturer was aware of 20 minor accidents tied to the issue, two of which included allegations of minor injuries. The investigation into the software malfunction followed an incident where a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq rolled at a low speed into a garage, prompting a technical report submission.

To address the braking system concern, dealerships will update the brake system control module software free of charge. In some cases, the fix can also be applied through an over-the-air update. Owner notification letters regarding the brake recall, designated by GM under recall number N262570900, are expected to be mailed out in mid-December.

In addition to the electric vehicle braking recall, General Motors is conducting a separate safety campaign for more than 12,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana commercial vans. This secondary recall was prompted by a loose steering gear assembly nut that could potentially impact vehicle steering control.

Regarding the van steering component defect, the manufacturer estimates that only about one percent of the targeted vehicles are actually impacted by the loose nut. General Motors reported that it had not received any notification of injuries related to the steering assembly issue as of early October.

For the commercial van recall, which carries GM recall number N262579350, dealerships are instructed to inspect the vehicle serial numbers and replace the steering gear assembly if necessary, at no cost to vehicle owners. Vehicle owners seeking more information or assistance can reach out directly to customer service lines established by Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC.