Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 21V-578 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 21V-578 covers 86 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 55% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V578000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
The risk
An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780.
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
55%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.