GM recalls 2020 Buick Regal vehicles with potential brake assist failure. This could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners receive free software update.
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM is recalling certain 2020 Buick Regal vehicles due to a software error in the brake control system that may cause loss of power brake assist. This could increase stopping distance and raise crash risk. Owners will receive a free software update from dealers.
A software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) can cause loss of power brake assist. This means the vehicle may require longer stopping distances in emergencies, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Buick Regal vehicles are affected. Drivers with the software error may face increased stopping distances during emergency braking.
Check if your 2020 Buick Regal has the software error. The recall covers vehicles from 2018-2020 models. Owners received interim notification letters in August 2022.
Owners can call Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300 for assistance.
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the brake control module issue.
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.
A software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) can cause loss of power brake assist, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
This recall covers 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. Owners received interim notification letters in August 2022.
Dealers will update the EBCM software for free. Owners can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V465000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 22V465000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
