NHTSA Campaign 20V055000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Jan 30, 2020 · 148,055 vehicles affected
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2019 | 148,055 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2019 | 148,055 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V055000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.