If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q4, 2015-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

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