NHTSA Recall 20V055000: Power assist (service brakes)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 148,055 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N192268091 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST |
| Report received | January 30, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
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 20V055000
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.