2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 recall: auxillary tank
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on October 19, 2017. It covers about 35,292 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35,292
- reported
- Oct 19, 2017
- owners notified
- Dec 11, 2017
- related complaints
- 45
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 17V664000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 17V664000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 auxillary tank?
Yes. Recall 17V664000, reported on October 19, 2017, covers about 35,292 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V664000?
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.
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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