The defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
The risk
Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424660.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2023 |
| GMC Canyon | 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2023 | 137 | 3 |
| GMC Canyon | 2023 | 62 | 3 |
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178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; General Motors, LLC filed 186 campaigns in all.
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