Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,909
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-03-12
- Owners notified
- 2020-04-13
Defect description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.
Safety risk
If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. 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 N192284960.