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2014–2015 GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Sierra and 2015 Cadillac Escalade and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

NHTSA campaign 14V-007 · January 13, 2014 · General Motors, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
14V007000
Reported
January 13, 2014
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Part
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Vehicles affected
About 325,213

What is wrong

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.

Safety risk

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

The fix

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Cadillac Escalade (2015); Chevrolet Silverado (2014, 2015); GMC Sierra (2015); GMC Sierra 1500 (2014); GMC Yukon (2015). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

What is the fix?

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.