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2018 BUICK REGAL Recalled by General Motors, LLC — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Date: June 28, 2022
Company: General Motors, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.

Affected Products

2018 BUICK REGAL. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Why Was This Recalled?

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About General Motors, LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report