NHTSA Recall 15V640000: Ignition (electrical system)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,073 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V640000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15573 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | October 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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
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 15V640000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2014, 2015 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2015 |
| GMC Sierra | 2014, 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.