9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2019-04-26
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Consequence
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Gm will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-586-596-1733. Gm's number for this recall is n182206310.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.
DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet 6500hd vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 7, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202325530.
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.