CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V819000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-17 2014-12-24 2014-12-24

Production Dates: 2014-11-24 - 2014-11-25

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14892

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 152

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence

If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 "Chevrolet" or 1-800-462-8782 "GMC". GM's number for this recall is 14892.

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.