Chevrolet Silverado; GMC Sierra (2015): Power train
Recall 14V819000 · Dec 24, 2014 · General Motors LLC
152
vehicles affected
152
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V819000
- Date
- Dec 24, 2014
- Maker
- General Motors LLC
- Units affected
- 152
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V819000?
2 models: Chevrolet Silverado (2015), GMC Sierra (2015), about 152 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V819000?
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.
What can happen?
If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.