The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V888000·Announced 2019-12-12

GM Recalls 2019-2020 Silverado and Sierra Trucks for Electrical Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because excessive glue on the battery cable may cause electrical arcing, stalling, or 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 (electrical system) that poses a risk of fire and vehicle stalling, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue. This contamination can cause an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and the alternator.

The intermittent connection could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the connection issue could lead to electrical arcing, which may generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material and increase the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator. Dealers will clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA 1500, SILVERADO 1500
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
350,371

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 1500
  • SILVERADO 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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