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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V664000·Announced 2017-10-19

GM Recalls 2011-2015 Silverado and Sierra 3500 Trucks for Fuel Leak Risk

General Motors is recalling 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks because a stuck fuel sensor may cause the front tank to overfill, potentially leading to a fuel leak and 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 (fuel tank expansion and rupture) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling approximately 35,292 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The recall addresses a defect where the low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick, causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. This hole will leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service for Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or for GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17399.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 3500
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
35,292

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 3500
  • SILVERADO 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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