Chevrolet Silverado 3500; GMC Sierra 3500 (2016-2018): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V088000 · Feb 7, 2019 · General Motors LLC
18,574
vehicles affected
18,574
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V088000
- Date
- Feb 7, 2019
- Maker
- General Motors LLC
- Units affected
- 18,574
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing 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 module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | 2016-2018 |
| GMC | Sierra 3500 | 2016-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V088000?
2 models: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2016-2018), GMC Sierra 3500 (2016-2018), about 18,574 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V088000?
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
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.