The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V650000·Announced 2020-10-22

GM Recalls 2019-2020 Silverado and Sierra Trucks for Driveshaft Defect

General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because a driveshaft joint may not be properly welded, risking separation and loss of propulsion.

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 (driveshaft separation) that can lead to loss of propulsion and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, and 2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The recall addresses a defect where one of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded.

If the driveshaft separates while the vehicle is moving, the driver may experience a loss of propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin in December 2020.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870. 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 2500, SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 1500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
42

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 (3)

  • SILVERADO 2500
  • SILVERADO 1500
  • SIERRA 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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