Recall 14V007000: 2015 Cadillac Escalade, 2014–2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2015 GMC Sierra +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 13, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 325,213
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
The risk
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
The fix
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Cadillac Escalade
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2015 GMC Sierra
- 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2015 GMC Yukon
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V007000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14008
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 16, 2014
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology