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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A driveshaft joint on these trucks may not have been properly welded. If the driveshaft separates while the vehicle is moving, the truck can lose propulsion, which raises the risk of a crash.
GM will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driveshaft at no cost. The recall is expected to begin in December 2020. To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls. You can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, and reference GM recall number N202314870.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2020 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 20192020 |