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The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.","consequence":"A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202300860","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V761000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-10-24","owner_notified":"2019-12-11","units":652967,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive.  If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.","consequence":"Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.  The recall began December 11, 2019.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N192261050.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N192261050","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V645000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-09-06","owner_notified":"2019-10-08","units":3456719,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles.  The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.","consequence":"As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.  The recall began October 8, 2019.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N192268490.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N192268490","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":76,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":103,"crash":6,"fire":0,"injured":5,"deaths":1,"comps":[["Unspecified",26],["Engine",20],["Power Train",20],["Service Brakes",16],["Electrical System",13],["Steering",11]],"by_year":{"2017":1,"2018":7,"2019":6,"2020":14,"2021":4,"2022":14,"2023":13,"2024":12,"2025":14,"2026":18},"excerpts":[["2023-02-09","Electrical System","Purchased brand new Chevy 2018 Tahoe in April 2019. Overall good car never had any issues until 02/08/23 as I was driving a got a service alert \"Trailer Brake System\", It was so random since we have not hauled anything for that to even become a problem. The next day 2/09/23 the car was not drivable it wouldn't turn on \u2026"],["2023-01-29","Electrical System","Trailer brake system warning, I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t drive, because it buzz me off! Never used trailer."],["2022-11-15","Engine And Engine Cooling","The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and abruptly slowed down and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the SMR lifter and t\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.222,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.229,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":51,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":19,"ncap":4,"complaints":103},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}