NHTSA recall 14V-007 (14V007000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported January 13, 2014 - about 325,213 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V007000
- Also written as
- 14V-007
- Manufacturer number
- 14008
- Reported
- January 13, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~325,213
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Why it is dangerous
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-007 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.