Coverage dated September 19, 2024

GM recalling more than 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to issue with low brake fluid warning light

Headline from KOB 4

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

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  1. KOB 4

    GM recalling more than 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to issue with low brake fluid warning light (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

  2. FOX Business

    GM recalling 450,000 trucks, SUVs over brake warning (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    GM is recalling 450,000 2023 and 2024 trucks and SUVs of varying models due to a faulty brake fluid light apparently caused by a computer issue that doesn't relay the necessary information.

  3. Fortune

    GM is recalling nearly half a million SUVs and pickups because they may not alert you about lost brake fluid (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The NHTSA said the recall includes the Cadillac Escalade, the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban, and GMC's Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL models.

  4. New York Post

    GM recalling nearly 450K SUVs, pickups over faulty brake fluid warning light (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

  5. CBS News

    GM recalls more than 449,000 SUVs, pickups over low brake fluid warning light issues (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, safety agency said.

  6. The Oregonian

    GM recalls pickups, SUVs because low brake fluid warning light might not work (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    A free software update will be provided to vehicle owners.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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