NHTSA Recall 13V615000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V615000; Date: Dec. 11, 2013
If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Silverado; 2013 Chevrolet Silverado; 2012 GMC Sierra; 2013 GMC Sierra
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 9,733
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet silverado hd and GMC sierra hd vehicles, equipped with 6. 6l diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
How to Fix:
General motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 13420.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2014
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