Chevrolet Tahoe 2018: Brake Assist Failure Increases Crash Risk
Chevrolet is recalling 2018 Tahoe models with hydraulic brake assist issues that may increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must have their Electronic Brake Control Module reprogrammed free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2018 Tahoe vehicles with a brake assist system that may fail over time, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. This affects vehicles where the vacuum level drops, requiring a free reprogram of the brake control module. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224661-chevrolet-tahoe-2018-brake-assist-failure-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224661-chevrolet-tahoe-2018-brake-assist-failure-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V645000
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“Chevrolet Tahoe 2018: Brake Assist Failure Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224661-chevrolet-tahoe-2018-brake-assist-failure-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V645000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V645000).
Why it’s dangerous
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist system reduces braking effort, causing the vehicle to take longer to stop. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during emergency stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may experience longer stopping distances in emergency situations.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe models. The recall started October 8, 2019, and applies to vehicles with the specific Electronic Brake Control Module that needs reprogramming.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet Customer Service
Call 1-800-630-2438 to schedule a free reprogramming of the Electronic Brake Control Module at a dealer.
Have Dealer Reprogram Module
Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module at no cost to fix the brake assist issue.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #19V645000 (June 9, 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.
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