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NHTSARecalled Dec 11, 2013 · #13V615000

Transfer Pump Failure may result in Engine Stall

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Description

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. If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Transfer Pump Failure may result in Engine Stall
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice