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GM Recalls 67,380 Cadillac and Chevy EVs Over Software Glitch That Could Cause Brake Failure
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles from model years 2023 to 2027 due to a software defect in the brake system control module that can cause temporary brake failure, increasing accident risk. The recall covers performance all-wheel-drive versions of Cadillac Lyriq, Celestiq, Vistiq, and Chevrolet Blazer EV models, and will be fixed via a free over-the-air software update or dealer service.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it between 4 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
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You face an urgent reliability challenge in EV software if you develop vehicle brake or safety controls. GM's recall shows that software errors in braking cause recalls and risk, but OTA fixes can limit disruption if implemented quickly.
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4 sources · first reported 4 Nov 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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