CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V650000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-10 2020-10-22 2020-10-22

Production Dates: 2019-01-28 - 2019-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N202314870

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. 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 N202314870.

Notes

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.