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NHTSARecalled Sep 21, 2018 · #18V655000

Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat. If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.

Product details

Product
Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18299.

View the official CPSC notice