- Some GM SUVs and trucks may have problems with a dashboard warning light
- A total of 38,382 vehicles are affected in Canada
- The issue can be fixed with a software update
Owners of late-model half-ton pickups and large SUVs from General Motors may find their vehicles in need of attention in the form of a recall. The good news? It can likely be fixed via an over-the-air update.
The issue stems from a problem with one particular warning light on the dashboard. On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the low brake fluid warning lamp not to illuminate if the brake fluid level gets too low. Naturally, not having the recommended level of brake fluid in one’s vehicle may cause reduced braking and lead to a crash.
A total of 38,382 machines have been identified in Canada as needing a fix, while nearly half a million rigs are on the hook in America. Affected vehicles include certain examples of the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, plus examples from both the 2023 and 2024 model years of big SUVs built on the same architecture including:
- 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade
- 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2023-2024 GMC Suburban
- 2023-2024 GMC Yukon
- 2023-2024 GMC Yukon XL
It doesn’t seem this recall discriminates against a particular powertrain, meaning both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles may need this update. As a quick reminder, GM offers the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 gasoline engines across this range, along with the 3.0L Duramax diesel. Pickup trucks also may opt for the 2.7L Turbo mill.
Fortunately, the corrective action amounts to a few lines of computer code. GM will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles. This will update the electronic brake control module software and fix the problem. Alternatively, if ya don’t wish to wait for that correspondence, owners may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
More details of the recall can be found through Transport Canada, where you can also enter your VIN number to check if your vehicle has been recalled.
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