Quick answer: Check your exact VIN for NHTSA recall 26V717000 and ask Cadillac or Chevrolet how to complete the free brake software update. The campaign concerns certain Cadillac LYRIQ, CELESTIQ and VISTIQ vehicles and Chevrolet Blazer EVs. A model name in a headline does not establish that your particular vehicle has an open recall.
The official record was received October 29, 2026; this is not a recall first issued today. This guide was checked November 5, 2026.
Which vehicles does the campaign cover?
| Model | Model years listed |
|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 2023–2027 |
| Cadillac CELESTIQ | 2025–2026 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 2026–2027 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 2024–2027 |
NHTSA lists 67,380 potentially affected vehicles across the campaign. It describes a brake system control module software defect that can impair braking in some driving conditions and increase crash risk. The remedy is an over-the-air update or dealer update at no charge. Owner letters are expected December 14, 2026. GM identifies the campaign as N262570900.
Make one call that produces a usable service plan
Use the table below as a private call record. Copy it to paper or your own notes; do not send your VIN, registration, invoice or contact details to DriveMetria. Enter the VIN only into the official lookup or provide it directly to your authorized service provider.
| Ask the service adviser | Record the answer |
|---|---|
| Is 26V717000 / N262570900 open on my exact VIN? | Lookup date; open, completed, or further confirmation needed. |
| How will you confirm the required update is complete? | Completion record or repair order; which campaign it resolves. |
| Can my vehicle receive the remedy remotely, or does it need an appointment? | Dealer’s instructions for this VIN; appointment if required. |
| What should I do before the remedy? | Current manufacturer instructions; whom to contact about warnings or symptoms. |
| What time and transport arrangements should I plan for? | Expected visit length; ask about towing, a loaner or other transport and any charge before agreeing. |
| Which proposed work is separate from the recall? | Written description and price of any optional or unrelated work. |
“Free recall remedy” should not become an assumption that every unrelated service or transport expense is covered. Ask for written terms before accepting additional work. If a paid brake-service estimate arrives with the recall appointment, have the adviser identify the separate complaint, inspection finding and authorization required. Do not approve work solely because its name contains “brake.”
A software download is not your completion record
Ask what confirms the campaign has actually been completed for your vehicle. Save that answer with the dated service documentation, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions if an update fails or the campaign remains open. An appointment confirmation, a pending download or a general software-version screen is a different record from a confirmed completed campaign.
What if the VIN search shows no open recall?
NHTSA explains that its lookup excludes completed recalls and may omit some recent campaigns while VINs are being added. If a letter or dealer notice conflicts with a search result, ask the manufacturer to reconcile the records. For the broader process, use our used-car recall checklist.
This guide cannot assess whether your vehicle is safe to drive. Follow current manufacturer instructions and vehicle warnings. If braking is abnormal, prioritize immediate safety and professional assistance rather than testing the condition yourself.
Sources and scope
NHTSA campaign record 26V717000 and NHTSA recall lookup and limitations, checked November 5, 2026. The call record is an editorial planning aid, not a vehicle inspection or repair procedure. We did not inspect a vehicle or independently test the software.
Buying or keeping a used EV? Keep recall completion documents with the first-year ownership budget, while treating safety action separately from elective spending.