General Motors has issued a recall for 67,380 electric vehicles after a software issue was linked to a possible temporary reduction or loss of braking performance.
The recall affects several Cadillac and Chevrolet EVs, including the Cadillac LYRIQ, Cadillac CELESTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac VISTIQ. For owners, the concern is straightforward and serious, since the issue involves the systems responsible for helping the vehicle slow or stop.
At a glance
- General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles over a brake-related software issue.
- The NHTSA says the problem involves the brake system, with the Cadillac LYRIQ’s anti-lock braking system reportedly releasing brake pressure unexpectedly.
- Reported figures include 24 field reports, 20 minor accidents and two claims of minor injuries connected to the issue.
The EV models included in the recall
The recall covers a mix of recent and upcoming Cadillac and Chevrolet electric models.
The affected vehicles include the 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV and 2026–2027 Cadillac VISTIQ.
| Brand | Model | Model years affected |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | LYRIQ | 2023–2027 |
| Cadillac | CELESTIQ | 2025–2026 |
| Chevrolet | Blazer EV | 2024–2027 |
| Cadillac | VISTIQ | 2026–2027 |
What the brake issue involves
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the problem lies with the vehicles’ brake systems.
In the Cadillac LYRIQ, the anti-lock braking system has reportedly released brake pressure unexpectedly, which could affect the driver’s ability to slow down or stop the vehicle.
The recall is tied to a software problem that can temporarily reduce or eliminate braking, making it more than a routine service action.
Reported incidents and owner next steps
Reported figures say GM has received 24 field reports related to the issue.
Those reports include 20 incidents involving minor accidents and two claims of minor injuries.
Owners of affected vehicles will be required to follow GM’s recall instructions and have the issue resolved through the prescribed remedy.
For Cadillac and Chevrolet EV owners, the important point is to treat the notice as a safety recall rather than a minor software inconvenience.
Until the repair process is completed, drivers of affected models should pay close attention to official recall communications from GM and the NHTSA.
