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WarningCampaign #24V674000Brakes

Cadillac and Others Recalled: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Cadillac Escalade
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Vehicle disc brake rotor on hub — representative photo for NHTSA brake recall
A disc brake rotor mounted on a vehicle hub (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: dave_7 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv
  • 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 2024 GMC Yukon Xl
  • 2024 GMC Yukon

Recall Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.

411 Press Analysis

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Escalade vehicles due to an issue with service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp. The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2024. 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. The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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