CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500HD 2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V346000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 6500HD | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-13 |
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
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.
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
