General Motors recalls 2021 Cadillac Escalade models with daytime running lights that may not turn off when headlights are on, risking glare and crashes. Owners must update software via dealer for safety.
Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2021 Cadillac Escalade vehicles because their daytime running lights may not turn off when headlights are on. This can cause glare for other drivers, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners need to get a free software update from a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80281-cadillac-escalade-2021-daytime-running-lights-may-cause-glare-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80281-cadillac-escalade-2021-daytime-running-lights-may-cause-glare-and · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V827000
“Cadillac Escalade 2021: Daytime Running Lights May Cause Glare and Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80281-cadillac-escalade-2021-daytime-running-lights-may-cause-glare-and. Based on NHTSA recall 22V827000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V827000).
The daytime running lights may stay on even when headlights are activated. This creates glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and potentially causing crashes.
Owners of 2021 Cadillac Escalade vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty daytime running lights are most at risk.
Check if your 2021 Cadillac Escalade has daytime running lights that stay on when headlights are on. The recall covers all 2021 models.
Dealers will provide a free over-the-air software update for the Body Control Module to fix the issue.
Call GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 for assistance.
Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220.
The daytime running lights may not deactivate when headlights are on, causing glare and reducing visibility for other drivers.
Check if your 2021 Cadillac Escalade has daytime running lights that stay on when headlights are activated.
The recall was notified in December 2022, but there is no specific deadline for the software update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V827000 — Cadillac Cadillac Hello, I own a Cadillac that is covered by recall 22V827000 from Cadillac. The official recall notice states: Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220. 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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