Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V819000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

General Motors LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-12-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V819000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
152
Reported to NHTSA
2014-12-24
Owners notified
2014-12-17

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Safety risk

If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14892.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Silverado2015
GMC Sierra2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.