Recall 22V903 covers 740,108 2020-2023 GMC vehicles for DRLs that stay on with headlights. Free repair at any franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 740,108 2020-2023 vehicles, including Yukon and Sierra 1500 models, because the daytime running lights do not deactivate when the headlights are on. That glare can reduce visibility and increase crash risk; GMC dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The body control module (BCM) is the vehicle computer that tells exterior lights when to switch on and off. On these 2020-2023 vehicles, that software controls the daytime running lights and the headlamps. Daytime running lights help make the vehicle more visible in daylight, while the headlamps are meant to take over when normal lighting is needed.
The problem is in the BCM software logic. Under a specific set of conditions, the software does not turn off the daytime running lights when the headlamps are on. That means both lighting modes stay active together, which does not meet the federal lighting standard for lamps and related equipment.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a clear message, light, or sound that tells them the lighting control software has kept the daytime running lights on with the headlamps.
Who's affected?
The scope spans cars, SUVs, and pickups that share the same body-control-module software.
| 2022 GMC Yukon | Software |
|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Yukon Xl | Software |
| 2022 GMC Yukon Xl | Software |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade Esv | Software |
| 2020 Cadillac CT4 | Software |
| 2020 Cadillac CT5 | Software |
| 2021 Buick Envision | Software |
| 2021 Cadillac CT4 | Software |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Software |
| 2022 Cadillac CT4 | Software |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5 | Software |
| 2022 Buick Envision | Software |
| 2023 Buick Envision | Software |
| 2023 Cadillac CT5 | Software |
| 2023 Cadillac CT4 | Software |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade | Software |
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade | Software |
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv | Software |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Software |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Software |
| 2023 Chevrolet Suburban | Software |
| 2022 Chevrolet Suburban | Software |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | Software |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | Software |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 | Software |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 | Software |
| 2023 GMC Yukon | Software |
| Units affected | 740,108 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Daytime running lights that stay on when they should turn off create glare, reduce visibility, and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, drive with extra care until the body control module software update is complete. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 GMC vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule the free body control module software update that fixes daytime running lights that stay on with the headlights.
- Ask whether your vehicle can receive the update over the air or needs a dealer visit.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V903 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the update is complete because the lighting fault can create glare and reduce visibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a GMC technician updates the body control module software. The vehicle can also receive the same update over the air (OTA) if that path is assigned for your VIN. The update corrects the daytime running light control so the daytime running lights deactivate when the headlights are on. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Prior out of pocket repairs are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the dealer how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 8, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 8, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 23, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 6, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 6, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V903?
Recall 22V903 covers 740,108 2020-2023 GMC vehicles with daytime running lights that stay on when the headlights are on. The glare can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. The fix is a body control module software update, either at a dealer or over the air, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 GMC vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V903. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer and reference recall number 22V903. The dealer can explain whether your vehicle needs an appointment or an over-the-air body control module software update.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GMC states that the body control module software update is free. The remedy is available through a dealer or through an over-the-air update.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is glare from daytime running lights that do not turn off when the headlights are on. That glare can reduce visibility for other drivers and increase crash risk. Recall 22V903 does not include a do-not-drive instruction.
When were owners notified about recall 22V903?
Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included before calling the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V903000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-888-988-7267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V903 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V903000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →