Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V650000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

General Motors LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-10-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V650000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
42
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-22
Owners notified
2020-12-10

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

Safety risk

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 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 N202314870.

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

5 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Silverado 15002020 2019
Chevrolet Silverado 25002020
GMC Sierra 15002020 2019

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.