The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V615000·Announced 2013-12-11

GM Recalls 2012-2013 Silverado and Sierra HD Diesel Trucks

General Motors is recalling 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD diesel trucks because a fuel transfer pump malfunction could cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could lead to a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel system where the transfer pump, which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank, could malfunction. This malfunction may cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.

If the fuel gauge provides an inaccurate reading, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on May 30, 2014.

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO, SIERRA
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
9,733

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SILVERADO
  • SIERRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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