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Chevrolet Recall 18299: Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire
2018 Chevrolet Express
If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Electrical System
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (16)
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Safety Bulletin
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18299 Rear HVAC Controller Fire
- Safety Bulletin
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18299 Rear HVAC Controller Fire
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 21, 2018 Subject: 18299 - Safety Recall Rear HVAC Controller Fire
- Recall Acknowledgement
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 7, 2018 Subject: 18299 01 - Safety Recall Rear HVAC Controller Fire Customer Letter Added
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
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