Braking Problems Prompt Recall of Multiple GM Electric Vehicles
Every part of a car matters, but if I had to choose, brakes are among the top three components that shouldn’t fail under any circumstances. Unlike other vehicle problems, a braking malfunction can quickly put occupants and other road users in danger.
General Motors is now dealing with precisely this concern, announcing a safety recall covering 67,380 electric vehicles across its Cadillac and Chevrolet lineups. According to a recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain vehicles could experience a temporary loss of braking power because of a software defect in the brake system control module (BSCM).
Affected vehicles include the 2023-2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2024-2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac Celestiq, and 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq.
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A Software Glitch Can Temporarily Disable Braking
The recall covers 44,585 Cadillac Lyriqs, 3,911 Chevrolet Blazer EVs, 82 Celestiqs, and 18,802 Vistiqs. GM estimates that 100% of the recalled population has the defect.
Here’s how it happens: if you’re creeping along, turning sharply, and hit a bump while gently pressing the brakes, the software can get confused and decide to take a breather. The brakes might cut out for a moment, but pressing the pedal again brings them back to life.
GM discovered the problem after a technical expert reported an incident involving a Cadillac Lyriq that struck a garage at low speed in April. Testing successfully reproduced the condition, even though the vehicle had received software improvements from an earlier recall.
The automaker subsequently identified 24 potentially related complaints, including 20 minor accidents and two allegations of minor injuries. The condition increases the risk of a crash.
GM Will Address the Problem Through Software Updates
GM’s fix is a software update for the brake system control module. If your car can get over-the-air updates and you’ve ticked all the right boxes, the patch will beam straight to your driveway. Otherwise, it’s a trip to the dealership for a manual update.
GM plans to begin notifying owners on December 14, 2026, through a phased recall campaign. The affected vehicles’ VINs have been searchable since October 29, 2026, through the NHTSA recall system.
The software correction has also been implemented in production for specified 2026 and 2027 model-year vehicles, depending on the model.
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