GM Recalls 67,380 EVs, Including Blazer EV Police Pursuit Models, Over Brake Software Defect
The defect can cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds; owner letters are expected to begin Dec. 14.
Source: NHTSA ↗
General Motors is recalling 67,380 electric vehicles, including 3,911 Chevrolet Blazer EVs in the SS and Police Pursuit Vehicle trims, because software in the brake system control module can cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds, according to GM’s report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is NHTSA campaign 26V717; GM’s number is N262570900.
GM said normal brake function returns on the next brake press. The condition can occur when the brakes are lightly applied at low speed during a sharp turn and the vehicle hits a bump or depression, such as at the end of a driveway. A momentary release and reapplication of the brakes may cause the software’s slip calculation to misread wheel movement. GM said the problem is unique to certain vehicles with performance all-wheel drive.
Vehicles Covered
The Blazer EV is covered only with performance all-wheel drive, (option code RPO X0E), which GM said is available only on the SS and PPV trims. Blazer EV PPVs without it are not included. Blazer EV counts are 562 for 2024, 2,012 for 2025, 1,314 for 2026 and 23 for 2027. The recall also covers:
- Cadillac Lyriq with performance all-wheel drive: 474 from 2023, 22,819 from 2024, 11,926 from 2025, 9,322 from 2026 and 44 from 2027.
- Cadillac Vistiq: 13,627 from 2026 and 5,175 from 2027.
- Cadillac Celestiq: 51 from 2025 and 31 from 2026.
How GM Found It
On April 10, 2026, a GM technical expert filed a report with the company’s Speak Up for Safety program after reviewing a 2024 Lyriq that struck a garage at low speed. The circumstances resembled those behind NHTSA recall 24V589, and the vehicle already had the software remedy from that recall. GM duplicated the condition in testing and opened a new investigation Aug. 18. It identified 24 potentially related field complaints received between Feb. 28, 2024, and June 11, 2026, including 20 minor accidents, two with allegations of minor injuries. GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority decided on Oct. 22 to recall the vehicles.
The Fix
GM will update the brake control module software at no charge, over the air for owners who have accepted the applicable terms or at a dealer. Vehicles with performance all-wheel drive that were covered by recall 24V589 are included and closed under that recall, because the new update addresses both conditions. Dealers were notified Oct. 29, and owner notification is estimated to begin Dec. 14. Vehicle identification numbers have been searchable on NHTSA.gov since Oct. 29. Owners can call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223.
GM said it corrected the software in production on Aug. 8, 2026, for 2027 Blazer EVs, on Sept. 7, 2026, for 2026 Lyriqs and on Oct. 21, 2026, for 2027 Vistiqs.
