The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V007000·Announced 2014-01-13

General Motors Recalls 2014-2015 Trucks and SUVs for Engine Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2015 Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles because overheated exhaust components may melt plastic parts and cause an engine fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where overheated exhaust components may cause an engine fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, as well as 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado HD, and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with either a 4.3L or 5.3L engine.

The recall is due to a defect where overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts, which may result in an engine fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

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 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET SIERRA 1500, ESCALADE, YUKON, SIERRA
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Light-Duty Trucks and SUVs
Hazard
Affected units
325,213

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 (5)

  • SIERRA 1500
  • ESCALADE
  • YUKON
  • SIERRA
  • SILVERADO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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