NHTSA recall 14V-819 (14V819000)
power train recall reported December 24, 2014 - about 152 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V819000
- Also written as
- 14V-819
- Manufacturer number
- 14892
- Reported
- December 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~152
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
Why it is dangerous
If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. 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 14892.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-819 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.