GM Recalls 80,095 Vehicles: Cadillac and Blazer EV Brakes, Chevy and GMC Van Steering

NEWS WIRE | November 4, 2026. A momentary loss of braking in an electric SUV. A steering part that might come loose in a work van. General Motors has filed two separate U.S. recalls covering 80,095 vehicles, and the underlying federal documents reveal that both problems intersect with earlier recall work.

The first recall, NHTSA 26V717, includes 67,380 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles whose brake-control software may temporarily stop providing braking under specific low-speed conditions. The second, NHTSA 26V718, covers 12,715 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans that require another inspection for a potentially loose steering-gear nut.

Both manufacturer reports were submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 29, 2026. GM plans to begin mailing owner notices on December 14, 2026. Owners do not need to wait for a letter to check their vehicle’s VIN.

Which GM models are affected?

These figures are the numbers of vehicles potentially included in the two recall campaigns, not counts of known accidents or actual mechanical failures. The particular VIN, production configuration and repair history matter.

Important: For the Lyriq and Blazer EV, this campaign covers performance all-wheel-drive (pAWD) vehicles using configuration code X0E, not every vehicle sold under those nameplates. On the Blazer EV, the affected configuration is associated with SS and PPV variants. The official VIN lookup is the reliable way to determine whether a particular vehicle has an open recall.

Recall 1: Why the EV brakes can briefly stop working

GM says the brake system control module can misread wheel movement during a specific sequence: the driver lightly applies the brakes at low speed while making a sharp turn, the vehicle crosses a bump or depression such as a driveway edge, and the brakes are momentarily released and reapplied. In some circumstances the software’s slip calculation can temporarily interrupt braking. The manufacturer says normal braking returns with the next press of the pedal.

That is not a reassuring experiment to conduct in a driveway. The filing explicitly says the condition increases crash risk. GM estimates that 100% of the 67,380 vehicles in the specified software population carry the defect; that does not mean every driver will experience it.

GM’s report records 24 potentially related field complaints, including 20 minor crashes and two allegations of minor injuries. Those are the company’s reported figures, not independent findings that every crash was caused by this software defect.

The chronology is revealing. In April 2026, a GM technical expert escalated an incident involving a 2024 Lyriq that had struck a garage, despite having software improvements associated with an earlier recall, 24V589. GM’s tests reproduced the new condition, which the previous correction had not addressed. Its decision to recall the vehicles came on October 22.

The fix: a free brake-system-control-module software update, offered over the air to eligible owners or through a GM dealership. This campaign’s GM reference number is N262570900.

Recall 2: Why some vans need a second steering inspection

The Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana problem is mechanical, not software-based. GM says a supplier-facility sensor malfunction allowed some steering assemblies to leave production without a nut tightened to specification. If that nut separates during driving, steering control can be lost. Possible warning signs include less precise steering or a steering wheel that sits off-center when driving straight.

Here is the twist: GM already recalled vehicles for the same condition in June 2026, under 26V399. The new filing says 108 suspect steering-gear serial numbers were inadvertently excluded from the original inspection criteria. A dealer then reported a loose nut on a vehicle previously marked inspected under that older campaign.

GM identified 12,715 vehicles requiring reinspection against the expanded serial-number list. It estimates about 1% of that group may have the defect. At the time of the October report, GM said it was not aware of crashes or injuries associated with this steering issue.

The fix: dealers will check the steering-gear serial number and replace the assembly if necessary, at no charge. Vehicles with an appropriate replacement already completed or a confirmed unaffected serial number are excluded. The GM reference number is N262579350.

What owners should do now

1. Find your 17-character VIN on the dashboard near the windshield, driver’s doorjamb, registration or insurance documents.
2. Enter it at NHTSA.gov/recalls to check for an open campaign; check again if your model is covered but a new VIN listing has not appeared yet.
3. Contact an authorized dealer for the free remedy. Have the campaign number available: 26V717 for the EV braking recall or 26V718 for the van steering recall.
4. Report any suspected brake or steering malfunction promptly. If your vehicle is behaving unsafely, avoid driving it and seek professional advice rather than testing the fault yourself.

Owners can also reach Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-888-988-7267. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealership. The filings do not list a blanket “do not drive” directive for either campaign, but that is not a reason to disregard a real braking or steering problem.

There is a larger question hiding beneath the numbers: when a recall is followed by another recall because the original fix or inspection missed something, how should manufacturers prove that the next remedy is complete?

Primary sources and further reading

• GM/NHTSA Part 573 report: EV brake-control software, campaign 26V717 (Oct. 29, 2026).
• GM/NHTSA Part 573 report: Express/Savana steering gear, campaign 26V718 (Oct. 29, 2026).
• NHTSA official VIN-based recall check and NHTSA’s October 30, 2026 consumer recall advisory.
• Greta Cross / USA TODAY: GM recalls more than 80,000 vehicles (Nov. 4, 2026).

Featured-photo credit: Real Cadillac Lyriq at Auto Zürich, photographed Nov. 6, 2024 by Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Contextual photograph of an affected model, not an involved vehicle or recall incident.