Warren, MI – November 23, 2022 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the GMC, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands, is recalling 338,735 SUVs over defective GM daytime running lights. These lights may not turn off even after the headlamps are engaged, potentially blinding oncoming motorists and increasing the risk of an accident.
This recall covers the following models:
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2021 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2021 Cadillac Tahoe
- 2021 GMC Yukon
- 2021 GMC Yukon XL
Recall summary
Daytime running lights, or DRLs, are secondary exterior lights designed to make the vehicle more visible during daytime conditions. These give off a bright white light using light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, and are designed to turn off when the headlamps are engaged.
In the affected vehicles, the DRLs remain turned on even when the headlamps are activated.
The component involved in this recall is the body control module, with part numbers 13546033 and 13546036.
Recall risks
The issue could result in glare that could temporarily blind oncoming drivers, augmenting the risk of a crash.
Other General Motors recalls
In April, General Motors issued a recall for 681,509 vehicles, including 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and 2014-2015 GMC Terrain SUVs, over windshield wipers that could fail to clear obstructions on the windshield that are blocking the driver’s view, as reported.
In September, General Motors recalled 95,231 vehicles, including the 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, 2020-2021 Cadillac XT6 and 2020-2021 GMC Acadia, over faulty rearview cameras, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will update the body control module software free of charge.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified on or around December 19, 2022.
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
More than 338,000 GMC, Cadillac and Chevrolet models are affected by this daytime running lamp issue. To check for Cadillac Escalade recalls, Chevrolet recalls and more, run a GM recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
