Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Trucks Recalled for 'Phantom Braking'
The automaker says there have been four crashes in the U.S. and three injuries related to the problem with these pickups
General Motors is recalling over 57,000 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks from the 2023 model year because their automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems may activate unexpectedly and unintentionally, stopping or slowing the vehicle while in motion. This problem is commonly known as “phantom braking.”
Colorado and Canyon Braking Recall Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks manufactured between Sep. 30, 2022, and Dec. 15, 2023.
• GMC Canyon pickup trucks manufactured between Sep. 29, 2022, and Dec. 15, 2023.
The problem: Improperly calibrated front camera module (FCM) software could cause the vehicle’s AEB system to activate even if there isn’t an obstacle present. A crash could occur if this happens while the vehicle is in motion.
The fix: Chevrolet and GMC dealerships will update vehicle software free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call GMC at 800-462-8782 or Chevrolet at 800-222-1020.
NHTSA campaign number: 24V133. GM’s own number for this recall is A232424660.
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