General Motors is recalling 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq Electric SUV about the possibility of unexpected activation of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The recall covers 21,469 vehicles in the United States, all with dual-engine all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive models with single engines are not affected. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled vehicles may have an ABS that is too sensitive.
In rare cases, this condition can cause the ABS to activate unnecessarily, which can result in a sustained release of brake pressure. This can result in reduced stopping power or brake failure. According to NHTSA, this can happen when braking on dry surfaces at speeds below 25 mph.
Cadillac Lyriq 2023
GM opened an investigation into the issue in May following two reports of “minor crashes” believed to be caused by the brake defect. The automaker is not aware of any injuries or deaths related to the issue.
The fix involves a software update for the affected vehicles’ electronic brake control modules, which does not require a trip to the dealer. Owners can install the software as an over-the-air update or take their vehicle to a dealer to install the update if they prefer.
Cadillac Lyriq 2023
GM plans to notify owners by letter on September 23, 2024. In the meantime, owners can contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Cadillac’s EV Concierge service at 1-844-382-2345. GM’s reference number for this recall is N242453471.
This is the fifth recall of Cadillac Lyriq 2023has been on the market sooner than expected in calendar year 2022 as the first Cadillac model to use GM’s Ultium EV components and as a Green Car Reports Best Cars to Buy in 2023.
