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Cadillac Brake Recalls Involving Lost Braking and Missing Warning Lights
Brake-control software is the recurring issue, affecting different Cadillac systems and models. The 2019 CT6 notice concerns disabled ABS and stability control without their malfunction lights. Separate notices cover unexpected ABS activation in 2023–2024 all-wheel-drive LYRIQ vehicles and a missing brake-fluid warning in 2023–2024 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The October 2026 notice identifies a BSCM software defect in certain LYRIQ, CELESTIQ and VISTIQ vehicles. LYRIQ appears in two notices, while Escalade also appears in the 2018 brake-assist recall. Other problems concern caliper piston coating on 2018–2019 XTS vehicles and a missing reservoir-cap warning label on the 2022 XT6.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2020-10-01 brake-assist recall — increased brake pedal effort and stopping distance.
- 2024-08-08 LYRIQ recall — unexpected ABS activation and loss of braking ability.
- 2026-10-29 BSCM recall — loss of braking during certain driving conditions.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The August 2018 XTS rear-brake notice and December 2019 CT6 ABS and stability-control notice do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the August 2024 LYRIQ brake-pressure notice, September 2024 Escalade and Escalade ESV warning-light notice, or October 2026 BSCM software notice. The October 2020 notice concerning brake assist on the 2018 Escalade and June 2022 notice concerning the XT6 reservoir-cap label also do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies differ by notice. Dealers bleed the XTS brake system, reprogram the CT6 EBCM and the 2018 Escalade EBCM, and inspect the XT6 reservoir cap, replacing it if necessary. The 2024 LYRIQ brake-pressure, 2024 Escalade warning-light and October 2026 BSCM recalls specify free software updates through OTA or a dealer.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 5 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under service brakes, hydraulic for the Cadillac models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Service brakes, hydraulic complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 Cadillac Lyriq | 30 |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 5 |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade | 5 |
| 2023 Cadillac Lyriq | 4 |
| 2026 Cadillac Lyriq | 3 |
| 2025 Cadillac Lyriq | 3 |
| 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 3 |
| 2024 Cadillac Escalade | 3 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Cadillac LYRIQ, VISTIQ, CELESTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV May Lose Braking | high |
| Sep 12, 2024 | GM SUVs, Trucks Brake Warning Light May Fail | high |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Cadillac Lyriq Brakes May Release Pressure Unexpectedly | high |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Cadillac XT6 brake fluid cap missing warning label | medium |
| Oct 1, 2020 | GM Trucks And SUVs Lose Brake Power Assist | medium |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Chevy, Cadillac, GMC vehicles may lose stability control | high |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Rear Brake Issue | high |
Common questions
Which Cadillac brake recalls offer an over-the-air update?
The August 2024 LYRIQ brake-pressure notice, September 2024 Escalade and Escalade ESV warning-light notice, and October 2026 BSCM notice specify software updates through OTA or a dealer. Each of those notices states that its update is free.
Will a warning light identify these Cadillac brake problems?
The December 2019 CT6 notice says the specified software error can disable ABS and stability control without illuminating their malfunction lights. The September 2024 Escalade and Escalade ESV notice concerns failure to display a warning when brake fluid is lost.
What does the rear-brake recall require for my Cadillac XTS?
The August 2018 notice covers certain 2018–2019 XTS and XTS Professional vehicles. Insufficient rear caliper piston coating can allow gas pockets to form and reduce rear braking performance. Dealers bleed the brake system free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.