- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. 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 N222368030.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a dual fuel tank option, the rear fuel tank may collapse. When this happens, the fuel pump cannot transfer fuel to the front tank, and the engine can stall. An engine stall raises the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these trucks, dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module and replace them as needed. They will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 201720182019 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 201720182019 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 201720182019 |