CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
- Risk
- If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The ignition lock actuator in certain trucks and SUVs may bind, making the key hard to turn or causing the ignition to stick in the "Start" position. If it gets stuck there, the ignition can suddenly snap back to "Accessory," cutting engine, steering, and braking power and raising the risk of a crash. In a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
GM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the ignition lock housing free of charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and GM's recall number is 15573. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2015 |
| GMC Sierra | 20142015 |