Chevrolet Recall 20V-055: Service brakes, hydraulic – power assist

Affected: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. Filed with NHTSA on January 30, 2020, covering about 148,055 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The risk

A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-055 (20V055000)
Manufacturer numberN192268091
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Report dateJanuary 30, 2020
Owners notifiedFebruary 24, 2020
Vehicles affected148,055
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-055 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 148,055 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.