NHTSA Campaign 20V603000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Oct 1, 2020 · 14,620 vehicles affected
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Consequence
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2018 | 14,620 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2018 | 14,620 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2018 | 14,620 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2018 | 14,620 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2018 | 14,620 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V603000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.