CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500HD 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V346000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500HD 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-07 2021-05-13 2021-05-13

Production Dates: 2018-05-23 - 2019-04-19

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N202325530

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 196

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors, LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module "ECM" was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.

Consequence

Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.

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.