NHTSA recall 20V-603 (20V603000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 1, 2020 - about 14,620 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V603000
- Also written as
- 20V-603
- Manufacturer number
- N202300860
- Reported
- October 1, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,620
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Why it is dangerous
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-603 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 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.