NHTSA Recall 14V007000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 325,213 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V007000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14008 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | January 13, 2014 |
| Owner notification | January 16, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V007000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2014, 2015 |
| GMC Sierra | 2015 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2014 |
| GMC Yukon | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.