2018-2020 Buick Regal recall: software
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on June 30, 2022. It covers about 23,734 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23,734
- reported
- Jun 30, 2022
- owners notified
- Sep 16, 2022
- related complaints
- 12
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 22V465000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 2018-2020 201820192020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 22V465000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 Buick Regal software?
Yes. Recall 22V465000, reported on June 30, 2022, covers about 23,734 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V465000?
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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