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2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed). The most recent was reported on October 9, 2015. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SIERRA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed), newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
15V640000October 9, 2015Electrical System › Ignition
14V819000December 24, 2014Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
14V719000November 10, 2014Steering › Electric Power Assist System
14V446000July 23, 2014Seats
14V374000June 27, 2014Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
14V007000January 13, 2014Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Seats (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 15V640000Manufacturer no. 15573

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
October 9, 2015
Owner notification
November 20, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,073 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed)
January 20, 2014 – February 26, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Safety risk

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. 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 15573.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V640000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V819000Manufacturer no. 14892

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
December 24, 2014
Owner notification
December 17, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
152 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed)
November 24, 2014 – November 25, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V819000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V719000Manufacturer no. 14743

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
November 10, 2014
Owner notification
November 17, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
679 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed)
October 3, 2014 – October 12, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 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 14743.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V719000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V446000Manufacturer no. 14340

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
July 23, 2014
Owner notification
August 15, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
124,007 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed)
November 12, 2013 – December 18, 2013
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

Safety risk

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V446000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V374000Manufacturer no. 14192

Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2014
Owner notification
August 5, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
392,459 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed)
April 22, 2014 – June 12, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

Safety risk

If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V374000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V007000Manufacturer no. 14008

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

Report received by NHTSA
January 13, 2014
Owner notification
January 16, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
325,213 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra (series not listed)
September 30, 2013 – January 16, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V007000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 9, 2015.