2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500: Recall Alert
By Patrick Masterson
February 10, 2020
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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 148,000 model-year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks
The Problem: Affected trucks received updated software for the electronic brake control module that has an error that may disable the its electronic brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module for free.
What Owners Should Do: Chevrolet and GMC manufacturer GM will begin notifying ownersFeb. 10. Owners can call Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 888-988-7267, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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