The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V088000·Announced 2019-02-07

GM Recalls 2016-2018 Silverado and Sierra 3500 Trucks for Fuel Tank Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks because a fuel sensor defect 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 contact with driveshaft) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The recall involves approximately 18,574 vehicles.

The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, which allows 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.

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank, and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2019. 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 3500, SIERRA 3500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
18,574

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 3500
  • SIERRA 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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