General Motors is pulling back thousands of its high end electric vehicles following the discovery of a software flaw that could lead to a sudden, temporary loss of braking power. The recall affects roughly 67,000 units across several luxury and mainstream models, specifically targeting those equipped with precision All Wheel Drive systems. Impacted vehicles include various years of the Cadillac Lyriq, Celestiq, and Vistiq, as well as the Chevrolet Blazer EV.
The problem centers on the brake system control module, which can misread data under very specific circumstances. According to company filings, the glitch typically occurs when a driver lightly taps the brakes during a sharp turn while simultaneously hitting a bump. This combination causes the software’s slip calculation to misinterpret how the wheels are moving, potentially leaving the driver without full braking capability for a brief moment.
This safety concern came to light after an incident involving a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq crashing into a garage at low speed. Since then, General Motors has tracked about two dozen field complaints linked to the issue, twenty of which resulted in minor accidents and two that reportedly caused slight injuries. Internal testing confirmed that the error mirrored a previous recall from 2024, prompting the current wide scale action.
To resolve the defect, GM plans to deploy a software correction free of charge. Most owners will receive this fix through an over the air wireless update, though some may need to visit a dealership for manual servicing. Notification letters are scheduled to go out in mid December, but concerned owners can already reach out to their respective brand customer service lines or check with federal safety regulators for more details using recall number N262570900.
