Recall 20V603000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Report Date
20201001
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

Safety Consequence

A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE
2018 GMC SIERRA 1500
2018 GMC YUKON

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.