GM is recalling 449,671 vehicles, according to a Safety Recall Report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The electronic brake control module software might fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

Recalled vehicles include recent models of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon.

GM told regulators that indicators may not warn drivers of low brake fluid, which raises the risk of a crash. Some 449,671 vehicles are affected.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is conducting a noncompliance recall of nearly 450,000 of its vehicles after identifying an issue with its brake fluid indicator systems. An assessment from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that certain GM vehicles could be at a high risk of a crash in the event of a brake fluid leak,