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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V819000·Announced 2014-12-24

GM Recalls 2015 Silverado and Sierra Trucks for Rear Axle Fracture Risk

General Motors is recalling specific 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because the rear axle shaft may fracture, potentially causing the rear wheel to separate.

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 (rear axle shaft fracture) that can lead to wheel separation and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between November 24, 2014, and November 25, 2014. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle shaft caused by improper heat-treatment.

If the rear axle shaft fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft. This condition increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the agency metadata indicates a potential total of 152.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles and replace any that were improperly heat-treated free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 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 14892.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA, SILVERADO
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
152

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)

  • SIERRA
  • SILVERADO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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