General Motors has recalled 463,995 cars and trucks in the United States, including the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, due to problem with the vehicles’ electronic brake control module (EBCM) software.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the EBCM software error may disable the electronic stability control and anti-lock braking system. If this error occurs, the vehicle’s ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights will no longer illuminate. Without functioning ABS or ESC warning lights, the vehicles will no longer comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
The hazards: according to the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing, if the driver operates the vehicle while unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash. ABS prevents the tires from locking up under heavy braking events and is an important part of a vehicle’s braking performance – especially in wet, snowy or slippery conditions. ESC helps the car maintain traction and is also important in wet or slippery conditions.
Affected components: EBCM, EBCM software, brakes, electronic stability control, hydraulics.
Affected vehicles: certain versions of the following vehicles are affected by the recall.
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2019 Cadillac CT6
Number of affected vehicles: 463,995 vehicles are affected in the United States.
The fix: dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge.
Owners should: GM will notify owners of affected vehicles and instruct them to make an appointment with their dealer. The recall is expected to begin January 27, 2020. If owners are unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected, they can visit my.gm.com/
Contacts:
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V889000
- Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
- GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
- Cadillac Customer Service: 1-800-333-4223
- NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
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Comments
Omfg not another recall as a life long gm fan iam starting to believe Gm really stands for garbage motors
Yep Nothing new here !!!
Can all you GM people here tell me again, how much better GM is at the stuff that really counts !!
And I always love the ” Free of charge ” A GM dealer has never came to my house, picked up my vehicle with a trailer so not to put miles on it ( worth X ) A dealer has never replenished the fuel used to drive it there ( worth X ) I have never received a check from GM for my labor time at my going rate ( Worth X )
Free alright,
———————–FREE FOR WHO ———————
Remember GM has no customer support !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just people to talk to and waist more of your time and money.
O I forgot the next comment from the GM rep,
Well the other automakers aren’t any better !!
I thought you were just trying to convince me GM was better than the others !
You should buy GM its better than the others !
How are they better again ? I lost track.
Just my opinion.
Had to replace 5.3 V8 engine with 87,000 miles due to oil issues. Dealer said GM had problem with engine failure from 2010 to 2014 but there was no compensation. Replacement cost about $7500. Was planning on trading at 90,000 but now I am paying for new engine so know trade in site.
And to note ,GM had problems with the 305 v8 also I bought a new Silverado back in 1987 ordered it to my specs ,came with a 6/60 protection plan back then and wouldn’t ya know it the heads warped @37,000 miles truck was serviced at the local dealership where I bought it and the asswipe GM rep stated i didn’t have it serviced there was told to remove the vehicle from their facility so I did and it costed me $1000.00 for a complete engine overhaul out of pocket cause of a General Motors rep.. Thanks Heartbeat of America.