The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V423000·Announced 2021-06-03

GM Recalls 2019 Silverado and Sierra 1500 for Tire Sidewall Defect

General Motors is recalling 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because over-cured tires may develop sidewall breaks, risking sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control.

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 (tire sidewall break) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the tires, which were cured for too long during production.

Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation. These conditions could lead to tread or belt loss, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA 1500, SILVERADO 1500
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
896

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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