NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes complaints
175 reportsClear category filter37,000 miles · Aug 31, 2020
Service BrakesUnknown Or OtherWheels
PULLED OUT OF A CONSTRUCTION SITE AFTER A WORK DAY AND THE WHEELS ON MY TRUCK LOCKED UP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IF I WAS PULLING INTO A HIGHWAY, I WOULD NOT BE WRITING THIS RIGHT NOW. THE TRUCK WAS IDLING FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE WAY THE WHEELS STOPPED, IT FELT LIKE THE PARKING BRAKE IS…
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PULLED OUT OF A CONSTRUCTION SITE AFTER A WORK DAY AND THE WHEELS ON MY TRUCK LOCKED UP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IF I WAS PULLING INTO A HIGHWAY, I WOULD NOT BE WRITING THIS RIGHT NOW. THE TRUCK WAS IDLING FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE WAY THE WHEELS STOPPED, IT FELT LIKE THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGING WHEN I DRIVE. MAYBE THIS IS SOME KIND OF LIMP MODE TO PREVENT DAMAGE. IF THAT IS THE CASE, IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS FAIL-SAFE TO IMPLEMENT ON A VEHICLE THAT PEOPLE DEPEND ON FOR WORK. I DO NOT THINK IT IS A COINCIDENCE THAT THIS IS THE FIRST SILVERADO MODEL WITH AN ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE. OH YAH, AND THIS JUST COINCIDENTALLY HAPPENED 1000 MILES AFTER MY BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY EXPIRED. ALSO, GM CUSTOMER SERVICE IS JUST A CALL CENTER IN INDIA. DON'T BOTHER CALLING THEM.
NHTSA ODI #11352248
8,900 miles · Aug 29, 2020
Power TrainService Brakes
PURCHASED VEHICLE LAST OCTOBER. MILEAGE INDICATES 8857 MILES, AND BRAKE INDICATION SAYS 97% BRAKE LIFE LEFT. IT WAS LESS THAN THAT A FEW MONTHS AFTER OWNING IT, THEN WENT TO 97% AND HAS STAYED THERE. DEALER SAYS BRAKE PADS A FINE. YES, NO DOUBT BUT THERE IS NO WAY 97% CAN BE LEFT. TRANSMISSION AT TIMES HARMERS INTO GEAR W…
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PURCHASED VEHICLE LAST OCTOBER. MILEAGE INDICATES 8857 MILES, AND BRAKE INDICATION SAYS 97% BRAKE LIFE LEFT. IT WAS LESS THAN THAT A FEW MONTHS AFTER OWNING IT, THEN WENT TO 97% AND HAS STAYED THERE. DEALER SAYS BRAKE PADS A FINE. YES, NO DOUBT BUT THERE IS NO WAY 97% CAN BE LEFT. TRANSMISSION AT TIMES HARMERS INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. DOCUMENT ID 4605342 STATES FIRST SHIFT OF THE DAY MAYBE HARSH. IT'S NOT JUST THE FIRST SHIFT OF THE DAY THAT IT HAPPENS. THERE ARE TIMES SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR THE VEHICLE BRIEFLY SLOWS THEN HAMMERS INTO SECOND GEAR THAT JOLTS YOU IN YOUR SEAT, ENOUGH YOU SHAKE IN YOUR SEAT. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS MOVING IN A PAVED PARKING LOT.
NHTSA ODI #11351968
22,000 miles · Aug 14, 2020
Service Brakes
I AM AN OIL FIELD INSPECTOR AND IN MY TRUCK ALL DAY LONG. WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND START MOVING FORWARD, THE BACK BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THE BRAKES LOCKING UP. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED AND A DEALERSHIP IN PORTLAND TX REPLACED THE COMPUTER AND MASTER CYLIN…
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I AM AN OIL FIELD INSPECTOR AND IN MY TRUCK ALL DAY LONG. WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND START MOVING FORWARD, THE BACK BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THE BRAKES LOCKING UP. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED AND A DEALERSHIP IN PORTLAND TX REPLACED THE COMPUTER AND MASTER CYLINDER. SAFTEY ISSUE DUE TO MY TRAVELING ALOT AND TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I WOULD LIKE CHEVROLET TO REPLACE MY TRUCK WITH A SAFE AND RELIABLE PICKUP.
NHTSA ODI #11349210
35,000 miles · Aug 3, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
LLOSS OF BRAKING. DASH WARNING ABS; TRAILER BRAKES; TRACTION CONTROL; ABS; ESC; DO NOT EXCEED 62 MPH.. NO RECALL SHOWN ON VIN ..CALLED DEALERSHIP AND CHEVY NO RESULTS ON RECALL!? VEHICLE WARNING CLEARED OFF DASH NEXT DAY..WARNING LIGHTS AND LOSS OF BRAKES WHILE DRIVING TRUCK ON STEEP FOREST MOUNTAIN ROADS..
NHTSA ODI #11342958
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW 7/5/20 (65 MILES). 7/6/20 (95 MILES), DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON-NO OTHER LIGHTS ON IP CLUSTER-DROVE TO JOHN L SULLIVAN CHEVROLET (JLS) TO HAVE INSPECTED-FOUND C25A2 CODE AND PROGRAMMED ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM). 7/18/20, BACKING VEHICLE U…
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PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW 7/5/20 (65 MILES). 7/6/20 (95 MILES), DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON-NO OTHER LIGHTS ON IP CLUSTER-DROVE TO JOHN L SULLIVAN CHEVROLET (JLS) TO HAVE INSPECTED-FOUND C25A2 CODE AND PROGRAMMED ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM). 7/18/20, BACKING VEHICLE UP AT ABOUT 5 MPH(187 MILES) SES LIGHT ON AGAIN-CHECKED CODE-C25A2-HAD BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MESSAGE FLASH ON INFORMATION CENTER ONCE. CONTACTED JLS FOR TOW-JLS VERIFIED CODE, BUT NO LIGHT ON, AND STATED CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT NO FIX AVAILABLE. STATES PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE, AND NO PARK BRAKE APPLIED (STATED EBCM SEES WHEEL SPEED WITH KEY OFF, TRIGGERING CODE)-NO OTHER BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATORS OR WARNINGS HAVE COME. THIS VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW, WITH LESS THAN 200 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11341364
10 miles · Jul 21, 2020
Service Brakes
ON MAY 22, 2020, MY HUSBAND [XXX] WAS DRIVING ON FOOTHILL AVE IN FONTANA, CA TOWARDS CHERRY AVE AND HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND A MESSAGE OF SYSTEM BRAKE FAILURE APPEARED AND ALL THE MESSAGE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON. AS HE COULD NOT BRAKE, HE WENT THROUGH RED LIGHTS AND STOP ACCELERATING THE…
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ON MAY 22, 2020, MY HUSBAND [XXX] WAS DRIVING ON FOOTHILL AVE IN FONTANA, CA TOWARDS CHERRY AVE AND HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND A MESSAGE OF SYSTEM BRAKE FAILURE APPEARED AND ALL THE MESSAGE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON. AS HE COULD NOT BRAKE, HE WENT THROUGH RED LIGHTS AND STOP ACCELERATING THE TRUCK UNTIL SLOWING DOWN. HE WAS THEN ABLE TO GET INTO A GAS STATION AS THE TRUCK WAS SLOWING DOWN AND SHIFT THE TRUCK TO PARKING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY HUSBAND TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER ON MAY 23, 2020 AND AFTER EXPLAINING WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, HE INDICATED THAT THEY COULD NOT SERVICE THE TRUCK AS AN APPOINTMENT WAS NEEDED. MY HUSBAND THEN WAITED UNTIL THE APPOINTMENT DATE ON 06/06/20 FOR THE TRUCK TO BE SERVICE. ON 12/21/19 THE TRUCK WAS SERVICE FOR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RECALL AND THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO MY HUSBAND. THIS WAS A TRAUMATIC SITUATION AND WE DO NOT FEEL CONFORTABLE DRIVING THE TRUCK. THERE WERE NO MAJOR INJURIES AND HOPE THAT THIS NEVER HAPPENS. I HOPE THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE RESOLVE AS PEOPLE'S LIVES SHOULD TO BE PLACE AT RISK OF BEING INJURED. A COMPLAINT WAS FILE WITH GM HOWEVER THEY DENIED THE REPURCHASE OF THE TRUCK. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
NHTSA ODI #11340688
12,000 miles · Jun 29, 2020
Service BrakesStructureUnknown Or OtherCrash
06/26/2020 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY BRAKES FAILED. I HAVE HAD ALL PREVIOUS RECALLS, AND ONE OF THE RECALLS MADE THE BRAKE FAILURE WORSE THAN THE ORIGIONAL BRAKE RECALLS. I WAS FOLLOWING AT A SAFE DISTANCE WHEN THE CAR IF FT OF MR STOPPED QUICKLY. I APPLIED HARD BRAKE PRESSURE(EASILY ENOUGH PRESSURE TO PROPERLY STOP…
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06/26/2020 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY BRAKES FAILED. I HAVE HAD ALL PREVIOUS RECALLS, AND ONE OF THE RECALLS MADE THE BRAKE FAILURE WORSE THAN THE ORIGIONAL BRAKE RECALLS. I WAS FOLLOWING AT A SAFE DISTANCE WHEN THE CAR IF FT OF MR STOPPED QUICKLY. I APPLIED HARD BRAKE PRESSURE(EASILY ENOUGH PRESSURE TO PROPERLY STOP) BUT PRESSING HARD THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN BUT AT FULL HARD PUSH BRAKE PEDAL MY TRUCK A CHEVY SILVERADO 2020 JUST WOULDNT STOP CORRECTLY. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE I'M FINDING OUT NOW THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO SHOP BUT I NEED TO KNOW MY OPTIONS AND WHERE TO GO FROM HERE. I'VE ADVISED MY INSURANCE CO OF THIS RECALL DEFECT AND HAVE CONTACTED MY ATTORNEY TO SEEK DAMAGES.
NHTSA ODI #11331637
2,000 miles · Jun 25, 2020
Electrical SystemService BrakesStructure
MY TRUCK IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. HAS HAD 4 RECALLS ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM ALONE. ONE FOR EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE REAR FENDERS HAVE OUTWARD DENTS ON THEM CAUSING THE PAINT TO CHIP AWAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE, WAITING TO DO PASSENGER SIDE. REAR SPOILER WAS LEAKING AND FLOODED THE BACK SEAT OF THE TRUCK WAS REPAI…
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MY TRUCK IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. HAS HAD 4 RECALLS ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM ALONE. ONE FOR EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE REAR FENDERS HAVE OUTWARD DENTS ON THEM CAUSING THE PAINT TO CHIP AWAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE, WAITING TO DO PASSENGER SIDE. REAR SPOILER WAS LEAKING AND FLOODED THE BACK SEAT OF THE TRUCK WAS REPAIRED. FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE, ( REPAIRED) REAR DOME LIGHT NOT WORKING CORRECTLY ( NOT REPAIRED) AS NOTED ON THE VEHICLE HISTORY IT HAD A HARD SHIFT OUT OF PARK. A YEAR LATER STILL DOES. WHEN THERE IS MULTIPLE RECALLS AND REPROGRAMMING OF BRAKING SYSTEMS I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING WITH MY SELF IN THE CAR LET ALONE MY KIDS OR MY WIFE. I LIVE IN A VERY MOUNTAIN AREA . I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO PULL MY BOAT OR TRAILERS DOWN THE MOUNTAINS IN FEAR OF THE BRAKES THAT HAVE BEEN WORKED ON SO MANY TIMES IN A YEAR ACTUALLY WORK .. I CAN SEE ONE OR MAYBE TWO TIMES BUT NOT 5 OR 6. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11330894
10,000 miles · Jun 2, 2020
Air BagsService Brakes
GM HAS REFUSED TO COVER ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR OF THE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. SPECIFICALLY THE ADDED COSTS OF TRANSPORTATION TO A DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THESE COST ARE FOR A FERRY TO TRANSPORT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11327028
3,050 miles · Jun 1, 2020
EngineService BrakesUnknown Or Other
AFTER PERFORMING THE LATEST RECALLS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH A P25A2 CODE. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE HANDLING OR PERFORMANCE. AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND AN ERROR CODE, ONLY THE P25A2 CODE WHICH IS TO ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT…
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AFTER PERFORMING THE LATEST RECALLS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH A P25A2 CODE. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE HANDLING OR PERFORMANCE. AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND AN ERROR CODE, ONLY THE P25A2 CODE WHICH IS TO ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE BRAKE SYSTEM THAT TRIGGERED THE LIGHT IF I RECALL WHAT THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME CORRECTLY. ADDITIONALLY, AT IDLE SPEED, ESPECIALLY WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO LUNG FORWARD AT TIMES CREATING THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL FRONT END COLLISION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11326729
Official recalls
10Dec 16, 2021
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
Jun 3, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
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Tires:sidewall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
Tires
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
Feb 25, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Dec 17, 2020
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
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Seat Belts:critical Fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Consequence: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
Seat Belts
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Consequence: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
Oct 22, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 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 N202314870.
Jan 30, 2020
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 & remedy
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.
Dec 12, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. 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 N192273510.
Dec 12, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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 & remedy
Consequence: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
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Service Brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
Nov 14, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. 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 N192270600.
Dec 6, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
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NHTSA investigations
2EA25007 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure
Opened Oct 23, 2025 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001). GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274. This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001). GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274. This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001). GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274. This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
PE25001 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure
Opened Jan 16, 2025 · Closed Oct 23, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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