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NHTSARecalled Jan 13, 2014 · #14V007000

Overheating Of Exhaust Components may cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine. The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

Product details

Product
Overheating Of Exhaust Components may cause Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

View the official CPSC notice