Chevrolet Silverado 1500; GMC Sierra 1500 (2019-2020): Electrical system
Recall 19V888000 · Dec 12, 2019 · General Motors LLC
350,371
vehicles affected
350,371
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V888000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2019
- Maker
- General Motors LLC
- Units affected
- 350,371
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2019-2020 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2019-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V888000?
2 models: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2019-2020), GMC Sierra 1500 (2019-2020), about 350,371 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V888000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.