Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra driveshaft may separate

NHTSA campaign 20V650000 · Reported Oct 22, 2020 · General Motors LLC

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If the driveshaft separates, the vehicle can lose propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V650000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 22, 2020
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Part affected	Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because one of the driveshaft joints may not have been welded properly. If the weld fails, the driveshaft can separate from the vehicle while it's being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer at 1-800-222-1020 or a GMC dealer at 1-888-988-7267.
3. The dealer will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V650000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2019 GMC Sierra 1500
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2020 GMC Sierra 1500

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

GMC — official GMC recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-462-8782

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Chevrolet Power Train Recalls Cover Drive Loss and Wheel Lockup · all 15 Chevrolet recalls in this area
GMC Power Train Recalls Cover Wheel Lockup and Lost Propulsion · all 10 GMC recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Safety risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.