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2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra recall: fuel system, diesel

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on December 11, 2013. It covers about 9,733 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,733
reported
Dec 11, 2013
owners notified
May 30, 2014
related complaints
7

Fuel system, diesel

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
Risk
If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and GMC at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.

Recall number 13V615000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about fuel system problems.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado2013 Chevrolet Silverado2012 GMC Sierra2013 GMC Sierra

Questions about recall 13V615000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra fuel system, diesel?

Yes. Recall 13V615000, reported on December 11, 2013, covers about 9,733 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V615000?

General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and GMC at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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