Recalls for your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Recalls for 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2019-11-15
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500, and 2020 silverado 2500, silverado 3500, sierra 2500, and sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering.  When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.

Consequence
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge.  The recall began december 13, 2019.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267.  Gm's number for this recall is n192270600.

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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 2019-12-12
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks.  The battery positive (b+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the b+ cable and alternator.

Consequence
An intermittent electrical connection between the b+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.  The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the b+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the b+ cable connection, as necessary.  If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components.  All services will be performed free of charge.  Gm issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2020.  Gm issued second notice and the recall began march 9, 2019.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267.  Gm's number for this recall is n192273510.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 #10 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR


Posted on: 2020-07-30
Description
General motors, llc.  (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5 and xt6, chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and gmc acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Consequence
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge.  The recall began september 3, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is n202305380.

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 #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2020-02-27
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles.  The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.

Consequence
Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge.  The recall began march 23, 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-866-522-9559.  Gm's number for this recall is n202294420.

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 #12 - TIRES


Posted on: 2020-11-06
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt5, gmc acadia and chevrolet traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 chevrolet silverado 1500, gmc sierra 1500 vehicles.  The vehicles may have been manufactured with continental tires that were overcured.  

Consequence
Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss.  Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have dot number and production mold number combinations identified by continental, free of charge.  The recall began december 17, 2020.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n202319030.

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 #13 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT


Posted on: 2020-10-22
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 and 2020 chevrolet silverado 2500 trucks.  One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.  

Consequence
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin december 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267.  Gm's number for this recall is n202314870.

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 #14 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT


Posted on: 2020-10-22
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 and 2020 chevrolet silverado 2500 trucks.  One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.  

Consequence
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin december 2020.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267.  Gm's number for this recall is n202314870.

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 #15 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2020-12-17
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2021 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500, 2021 chevrolet suburban and tahoe and gmc yukon xl and 2020-2021 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

Consequence
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began january 26, 2021.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  Gm's number for this recall is n202314670.

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 #16 - SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2020-12-17
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2021 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500, 2021 chevrolet suburban and tahoe and gmc yukon xl and 2020-2021 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

Consequence
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began january 26, 2021.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  Gm's number for this recall is n202314670.

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 #17 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2019-11-21
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet camaro, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles.  The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Consequence
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  The recall began december 18, 2019.  Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267.  Gm's number for this recall is n192283991.

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 #18 - TIRES


Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt4, xt5, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, tahoe, traverse, gmc yukon, yukon xl, 2018-2021 chevrolet express, gmc savana, 2019-2020 chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, gmc acadia, sierra 1500, and certain continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles.  The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Consequence
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.  Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began march 22, 2021.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n212329050.

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 #19 - TIRES


Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt4, xt5, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, tahoe, traverse, gmc yukon, yukon xl, 2018-2021 chevrolet express, gmc savana, 2019-2020 chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, gmc acadia, sierra 1500, and certain continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles.  The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Consequence
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.  Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began march 22, 2021.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n212329050.

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 #20 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE


Posted on: 2021-12-17
Description
General motors (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2021 gmc sierra 1500 and silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17 spare tire.  The 17 spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (abs) to not function properly under certain conditions.

Consequence
An abs system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will provide a new 17 spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.  Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17 original tires.  Owner notification letters were mailed february 7, 2022.  Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  Gm's number for this recall is n212346510.

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.