Chevrolet recall: Equipment
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.
What could happen
Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222391080.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet 4500Hd 2021–2022
- Chevrolet 4500Xd 2021–2022
- Chevrolet 5500Hd 2021–2022
- Chevrolet 5500Xd 2021–2022
- Chevrolet 6500Hd 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V874000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 23, 2022
- Owners notified
- Feb 10, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,861
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- N222391080
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 13, 2023
- Chevrolet recall: Parking brake May 20, 2022
- Chevrolet / International Motors / Isuzu recall: Suspension Mar 19, 2021
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Seat belts Jan 17, 2020
- Chevrolet / Isuzu recall: Wheels Nov 20, 2019
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.