NHTSA recall 17V-664 (17V664000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 19, 2017 - about 35,292 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V664000
- Also written as
- 17V-664
- Manufacturer number
- 17399
- Reported
- October 19, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~35,292
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
Why it is dangerous
If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service for Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 or for GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17399.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-664 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.