Chevrolet Silverado 3500; GMC Sierra 3500 (2011-2015): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 17V664000 · Oct 19, 2017 · General Motors LLC
35,292
vehicles affected
35,292
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V664000
- Date
- Oct 19, 2017
- Maker
- General Motors LLC
- Units affected
- 35,292
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Auxillary tank
- Model years
- 2011-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
What can happen
If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service for Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 or for GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17399.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | 2011-2015 |
| GMC | Sierra 3500 | 2011-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V664000?
2 models: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2011-2015), GMC Sierra 3500 (2011-2015), about 35,292 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V664000?
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service for Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 or for GMC customer.
What can happen?
If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase 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.