Brake glitch linked to 20 minor crashes prompts recall of over 67,000 Cadillac and Chevy EVs

General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles after discovering a software defect that can briefly interrupt braking.

Here's what to know

The recall covers certain pAWD versions of four models: the 2023-2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2025-2026 Cadillac Celestiq, 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq, and 2024-2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, according to Electrek.

GM identified the affected vehicles in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 29.

Under certain driving conditions, the brake system control module (BSCM) software can misinterpret wheel movement.

An error in the software's wheel-slip calculation can cause a temporary loss of braking. The trigger is a combination of light braking, a sharp turn, and a bump in the road.

More background

A GM technical expert submitted a report through the company's Speak Up for Safety program on April 10, 2026, Electrek reported. The incident that prompted the investigation involved a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq striking a garage at low speed.

A brake-software issue behind a 2024 recall gave GM a point of comparison. The company found similarities to that earlier problem and recreated the current glitch in internal testing.

According to documents filed with NHTSA, GM received 24 related field complaints from February 24, 2024, through June 11, 2026. Of those reports, 20 concerned minor accidents, while two alleged minor injuries.

What's being done?

Owners can choose between an over-the-air update and a dealership visit to receive the corrected brake system control module software. GM will provide the fix at no charge.

GM said it has also addressed vehicles being built through software corrections introduced in production. The recall covers those already with owners.

GM's recall identifier is N262570900. Electrek reported that December 14, 2026, is the expected mailing date for owner notification letters. For more information, contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

The agency's campaign number for the recall is 26V717. Owners can also call 1-888-327-4236 to reach the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Hotline or visit NHTSA's website.

Where can I learn more?

Other automakers have also issued recalls over safety defects. Those include leaking brake hoses, EV software glitches, steering risks, and wheel-lock fractures.

• Mercedes-Benz expanded its recall to 30,064 luxury cars over potentially leaking brake hoses.

• Toyota recalled 10,000 electric C-HRs after a software glitch threatened power while driving.

• U.S. recalls affected 492,126 vehicles from Ford, Chrysler, Lucid, and Mitsubishi across multiple brands.

• Volkswagen recalled 2.86 million VW and Audi vehicles over potential loss of steering.

• Porsche recalled 548 more vehicles after wheel-lock fractures prompted a stop-drive order.

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