General Motors Co. has recalled nearly 462,000 pickups and SUVs equipped with Duramax turbo-diesel engines for transmission control valves that are susceptible to excess wear over time, resulting in harsh shifting, or in rare cases can cause the rear wheels to lock up while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Customers will need a software update to resolve the transmission issues.

General Motors is recalling nearly 462,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs with diesel engines because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.