Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
What could happen
If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14892.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Silverado 2015
- Gmc Sierra 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V819000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Dec 17, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 152
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 24, 2014 to Nov 25, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- 14892
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Feb 11, 2016
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Air bags Dec 10, 2015
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Equipment Oct 30, 2015
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Oct 9, 2015
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Dec 30, 2014
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Steering Nov 10, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.