NHTSA Recall 20V603000: Vacuum (service brakes)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,620 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V603000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N202300860 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | October 1, 2020 |
| Owner notification | November 11, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V603000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2018 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2018 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2018 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2018 |
| GMC Yukon | 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.