General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V088000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V088000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2016-2018 gmc sierra 3500 and chevrolet silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks Includes 18,574 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

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2016-2018 gmc sierra 3500 and chevrolet silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks

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.

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. the recall began july 30, 2019. gm's number for this recall is n182204190.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V088000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-02-07T00:00:00
Subject: Front fuel tank may overfill and cause fuel leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 18,574

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N182204190
Recall Type: Vehicle
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. the recall began july 30, 2019. gm's number for this recall is n182204190.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.35

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NHTSA ID: 19V088000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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