NHTSA Recall # | 130590 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V088000 |
MFG Compaign # | N182204190 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 23/01/21 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/09/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/10/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/02/19 |
Report created | 13/02/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 18574 |
Defect summary | General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 gmc sierra 3500 and chevrolet silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank. |
Consequence summary | If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Gm has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices informing them of the safety risk on march 5, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Gm's number for this recall is n182204190. |
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) |