NHTSA recall 20V-650: Power Train

General Motors LLC · Reported October 22, 2020 · 4 affected model years

Power Train recall

20V-650
October 22, 2020 · General Motors LLC
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.
Safety 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V650000
ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLC
Report dateOctober 22, 2020
ComponentPower Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 250010 recalls total2020 Chevrolet Silverado 150012 recalls total2020 GMC Sierra 150012 recalls total2019 Chevrolet Silverado 150010 recalls total

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