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Chevrolet, GMC trucks and SUVs may brake and pull unexpectedly
high How serious is it? About this label
When that happens, the brake on the wheel opposite the failed sensor applies on its own and pulls the vehicle to one side unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V761000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring |
| Vehicles covered | 8 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and Silverado 1500 and GMC Yukon and Sierra 1500 vehicles built with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the software in the electronic brake control module may turn on the driveline-protection system when it should not.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer to have the brake control module reprogrammed, or call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V761000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (8)
Who to contact
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
GMC — official GMC recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-462-8782
The bigger picture
- Chevrolet Brake Recalls Include Fire Risks and Reduced Brake Assist · all 18 Chevrolet recalls in this area
- GMC Brake Recalls Cover Reduced Assist, Software Errors and Leaks · all 11 GMC recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
- Safety risk
- Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.