GM recalls 67,380 Cadillac and Chevy EVs over brake software
General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles after brake-control software can temporarily disable braking at low speeds under certain conditions.
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General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles because brake-control software can temporarily disable braking at low speed under a narrow set of conditions, according to reporting on NHTSA filings.
Electrek said GM told NHTSA in a 29 October letter that a software glitch in the brake system control module (BSCM) can cause a temporary loss of braking when a driver lightly taps the brakes during a sharp turn and the vehicle hits a bump. In that scenario, the software’s slip calculation may misinterpret wheel movement. The report says the defect affects certain performance all-wheel-drive vehicles only.
Vehicles and complaint history
Electrek, citing the filing, lists the following model years as included:
- 2023–2027 Cadillac Lyriq
- 2025–2026 Cadillac Celestiq
- 2026–2027 Cadillac Vistiq
- 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV
GM told regulators it found 24 field complaints between 24 February 2024 and 11 June 2026, including 20 involving minor accidents and two alleging minor injuries, Electrek reported. The company said it was able to replicate the issue after a Speak Up for Safety report linked to a low-speed garage incident involving a 2024 Lyriq.
Remedy and timeline
The remedy is a free software update to the BSCM, delivered over the air or at a dealer. Owner notification letters are expected around 14 December 2026. Electrek identifies GM recall number N262570900 and NHTSA campaign 26V717.
Drivers who need more information can contact Cadillac customer service or Chevrolet customer service, or check the NHTSA recall lookup, according to the same reporting. The practical advice remains the same as any software brake recall: install the update when offered and do not assume an OTA push has already completed without confirming in the vehicle’s update status.
Why the filing matters
Temporary brake loss, even if limited to low-speed manoeuvres, is a high-severity defect category. GM’s account ties the fault to a specific combination of light braking, turning and a bump on pAWD hardware, which narrows the triggering conditions but does not make the recall optional for owners of covered vehicles.