NHTSA recall 18V-655 (18V655000)
electrical system recall reported September 21, 2018 - about 30,448 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V655000
- Also written as
- 18V-655
- Manufacturer number
- 18299
- Reported
- September 21, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~30,448
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.
Why it is dangerous
If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18299.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-655 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.