NHTSA recall 20V-055 (20V055000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported January 30, 2020 - about 148,055 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V055000
- Also written as
- 20V-055
- Manufacturer number
- N192268091
- Reported
- January 30, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~148,055
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Why it is dangerous
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-055 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.