NHTSA Recall 19V645000: Vacuum (service brakes)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,456,719 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V645000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N192268490 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | September 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V645000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| GMC Yukon | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.