Recall 14V819000: 2015 GMC Sierra and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 24, 2014

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Potentially affected

152vehicles

Model years

2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Possible consequence

If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14892.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Chevrolet Silverado76 complaints
• 2015 GMC Sierra53 complaints