General Motors recalls 2023 Cadillac Escalade models with potential brake fluid warning light failure, risking reduced braking performance and crash risk. Owners must update software via OTA or dealer.
General Motors is recalling 2023 Cadillac Escalade vehicles that may not show a warning light when brake fluid is low. This could lead to reduced braking performance and an increased risk of a crash if the driver doesn't notice the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81258-2023-cadillac-escalade-brake-fluid-warning-light-issue.
“2023 Cadillac Escalade: Brake Fluid Warning Light Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81258-2023-cadillac-escalade-brake-fluid-warning-light-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #24V674000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V674000).
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade vehicles because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light for low brake fluid, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 9, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2023-2024
Cadillac Escalade, 2023-2024
What to do
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owners can contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.
The hazard
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on file since February 11, 2011. Recent brand recalls include a Chevrolet Silverado power train recall issued October 14, 2026, and a Cadillac Lyriq rearview camera recall also dated October 14, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Ford F-53 brake light recall (March 17, 2026), a second Ford F-53 brake light recall (January 21, 2026), and a BMW 228i Gran Coupe rear lights recall (February 4, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2023 Cadillac Escalade models. Owners received notification letters mailed October 25, 2024.
Brand
Cadillac
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact GM customer service or visit a dealer to update the Electronic Brake Control Module software via over-the-air update or dealer service.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 45 days.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Cadillac
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V674000 — Cadillac 2023 Cadillac Escalade: Brake Fluid Warning Light Issue
Hello,
I own a 2023 Cadillac Escalade: Brake Fluid Warning Light Issue that is covered by recall 24V674000 from Cadillac.
The official recall notice states: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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