General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V664000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V664000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2011-2015 chevrolet silverado 3500 and gmc sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks Includes 35,292 affected units, Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2011-2015 chevrolet silverado 3500 and gmc sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2011-2015 chevrolet silverado 3500 and gmc sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. the low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

Corrective Action

Gm has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2017. owners may contact gm customer service for chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 or for gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 17399.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V664000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-10-19T00:00:00
Subject: Front fuel tank may overfill and cause fuel leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 35,292

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17399
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2011-2015 chevrolet silverado 3500 and gmc sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. the low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing 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 or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2017. owners may contact gm customer service for chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 or for gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 17399.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 54.69

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NHTSA ID: 17V664000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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