General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V888000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V888000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks Includes 350,371 affected units, Poor Alternator Connection may cause Crash or Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks. the battery positive (b+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the b+ cable and alternator.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the b+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the b+ cable connection, as necessary. if arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. all services will be performed free of charge. gm issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2020. gm issued second notice and the recall began march 9, 2019. 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 n192273510.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V888000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-12-12T00:00:00
Subject: Poor alternator connection may cause crash or fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 350,371

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N192273510
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 trucks. the battery positive (b+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the b+ cable and alternator.
Consequence Summary: An intermittent electrical connection between the b+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. the intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the b+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the b+ cable connection, as necessary. if arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. all services will be performed free of charge. gm issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2020. gm issued second notice and the recall began march 9, 2019. 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 n192273510.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.09

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NHTSA ID: 19V888000
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