GM recalls 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, VISTIQ, CELESTIQ and Chevrolet Blazer EV over brake software defect
A software defect in the brake system control module may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
The brake software will be updated free of charge, over the air or by a dealer. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and cite GM's recall number N262570900.
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Recall details
- Product
- Cadillac Lyriq, Vistiq, Blazer EV and 1 more 2023–2027
- Company
- General Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 67,380 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V717000
- Manufacturer campaign number: N262570900
- Model years: 2023–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles. The brake system control module (BSCM) contains a software defect that may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions.
- Consequence
- A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- The BSCM software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262570900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2026.
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