GMC SIERRA 3500 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V142000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 3500 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-13 2020-03-12 2020-03-12

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

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N192284960

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1909

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.

Consequence

If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 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 N192284960.

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.