General Motors has recalled almost three-quarters of a million vehicles because their daytime running lights can stay illuminated even when drivers switch the headlights on.
The move is an expansion of a recall announced last month. At the time, GM thought the issue was confined to large SUVs. But this latest announcement includes some sedans, smaller SUVs, and pickup trucks.
Affected models include:
- 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4
- 2020-2023 Cadillac CT5
- 2021-2023 Buick Envision
- 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade
- 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2022-2023 GMC Sierra
- 2022-2023 GMC Yukon
- 2022-2023 GMC Yukon XL
Federal law requires the daytime running lights to shut off when the headlights are on to avoid excessive glare that may interfere with other drivers’ ability to see.
Dealers can fix the problem with a software update. But not many of the affected vehicles can download updates over the air, so drivers must bring them to the dealership for a quick appointment to have the update installed.
Recall repairs are always free.
Many cars face recalls at some point in their lives. Automakers try to contact every owner to let them know they need to bring their vehicle in for repairs, but they aren’t always successful in finding everyone. You can check whether your car has any unaddressed recall issues using our recall center.
