The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V265000·Announced 2014-05-20

GM Recalls 2015 Silverado HD and Sierra HD for Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks because loose fuse block clips can cause a short circuit and engine compartment 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 (loose fuse block) that can cause an engine compartment 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 model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles. The recall affects trucks manufactured between January 8, 2014, and February 27, 2014, for Chevrolet, and between January 9, 2014, and February 14, 2014, for GMC. Only vehicles equipped with a 220 Amp Generator (RPO KW5) are included in this recall.

The defect involves retention clips that attach the fuse block to the vehicle body. These clips can become loose, allowing the fuse block to move out of position. If this occurs, exposed conductors in the fuse block may contact mounting studs or other metallic components, causing a short to ground event. This can result in an arcing condition where nearby combustible materials ignite, leading to an engine compartment fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuse block to verify it is properly secured and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for Chevrolet or 1-800-462-8782 for GMC. GM's number for this recall is 14208. 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 HD, SIERRA HD
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
58

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 HD
  • SIERRA HD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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