Cadillac CT6 2019: Brake System Failure Risk - Recall
General Motors recalls 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles with potential brake system failure. If ESC and ABS systems malfunction, drivers may not be aware, increasing crash risk. Free reprogramming available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles due to a software error in the brake control module that could disable electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes. This means drivers might not know if these critical safety systems are working, raising crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223586-cadillac-ct6-2019-brake-system-failure-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223586-cadillac-ct6-2019-brake-system-failure-risk-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V889000
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“Cadillac CT6 2019: Brake System Failure Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223586-cadillac-ct6-2019-brake-system-failure-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V889000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V889000).
Why it’s dangerous
The EBCM software error can disable ESC and ABS systems without warning. Drivers may not see warning lights indicating malfunction, so they could crash if the brakes fail unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles are affected. Drivers who operate these vehicles without knowing if ESC or ABS systems are functioning are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The recall began February 4, 2020, and applies to all affected models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 to schedule reprogramming.
Get Free Reprogramming
GM will reprogram the EBCM software at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 54 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?
No. The recall requires reprogramming the EBCM software, which can be done safely while driving.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V889000 (December 12, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.