GM Recalls Chevy Tahoe And GMC Yukon For Incorrect Safety Feature Software Calibration

General Motors has issued a product safety recall for two examples of the 2021 model year Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon full-size SUVs over an issue related to the braking system software calibration.

The problem: in affected vehicles, a dealership technician may have programmed the vehicle’s brake system control modules (BSCM) with the incorrect calibrations.

The hazards: if the vehicle has the wrong BSCM calibrations, this could affect the performance of various vehicle safety systems, including electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock braking. Additionally, this condition can cause these systems to perform poorly in certain low traction conditions and may lead to the total loss of trailer braking while towing. For this reason, vehicles with this condition have an increased risk of a crash.

The fix: dealerships will be instructed to reprogram the BSCM module with the correct calibrations and data files. This will prevent the conditions listed above and ensure all of the vehicle’s safety systems perform as intended.

Affected components: BSCM module.

Affected vehicles:

• 2021 Chevy Tahoe
• 2021 GMC Yukon

Number of affected vehicles: a total of two (2) vehicles are affected by this problem. Both vehicles are located in the United States.

Owners should: owners of affected GM SUVs will be contacted by the automaker and instructed to make an appointment with their dealer. Those owners who may be unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected by this recall can visit my.gm.com/recalls and type in their VIN to view any open recalls or other actions that may be active on it. Affected owners can also reach out to GM or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration directly with any questions and concerns they may have using the contact information included below.

Contacts:

• GM recall number: N212340970
• Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
• GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
• NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
• NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153

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