General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

There are 38,382 Canadian vehicles affected by the recall.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that the recall includes certain 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESVs, 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 1500, 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL models.

The agency said that without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

General Motors will send a free software update to vehicles for the electronic brake control module. Owners can also schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership, according to Transport Canada. 

To check if your vehicle is affected by the recall, you can visit the General Motors website and search your vehicle identification number. 

Affected owners will also receive notification letters, which are expected to be mailed Oct. 28. Vehicle owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.