NHTSA recall 19V-088 (19V088000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 7, 2019 - about 18,574 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V088000
- Also written as
- 19V-088
- Manufacturer number
- N182204190
- Reported
- February 7, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,574
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing 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 module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-088 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.