NHTSA Campaign 20V650000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Oct 22, 2020 · 42 vehicles affected
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2019 | 42 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2020 | 42 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2020 | 42 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2019 | 42 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2020 | 42 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V650000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.