Fuel system, dieselRecall 14V-213 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 14V-213 covers 51 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a fuel system, diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V213000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles manufactured February 11, 2014, through February 19, 2014, and equipped with diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pipe connections on both sides of the diesel fuel transfer pump may not be properly torqued which may result in a diesel fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pipe connections to the proper torque. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). General Motors' number for this recall is 14067.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 11, 2014 to February 19, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.