Storage: tank assemblyRecall 19V-088 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 19V-088 covers 18,574 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
The risk
If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
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
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 221 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 26, 2015 to October 6, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.