NHTSA Recall # | 100773 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V615000 |
MFG Compaign # | 13420/13421 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
Date of notification | 30/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/04/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/05/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/12/13 |
Report created | 11/12/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 9733 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd vehicles, equipped with 6. 6l diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading. |
Consequence summary | If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | General motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 13420. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |