NHTSA recall 14V-339 (14V339000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 19, 2014 - about 124,527 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V339000
- Also written as
- 14V-339
- Manufacturer number
- 14356
- Reported
- June 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~124,527
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013 to September 20, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The power steering hose clamp may disconnect from the power steering pump or gear, causing a loss of power steering fluid.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of power steering fluid could result in a loss of power steering assist and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the power steering hose clamps are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14356.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-339 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.