General Motors (GM) is recalling over 40,000 electric Chevrolet Blazer SUVs due to a brake defect that could increase the risk of a crash.
According to a recall notice from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM reported that the wiring harness for the rear parking brake in certain SUVs could become damaged or corroded, potentially causing the brake to activate unintentionally or fail to operate.
The recall impacts 40,233 of the electric SUVs.
GM reports that four customers said they either received “service parking brake” warnings or were unable to shift out of park when trying to drive.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V433000
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Components: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40,233
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
Recall Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. Any harness that has existing damage will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N252503010.
NHTSA RCAK – Recall Acknowledgement
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