NHTSA Recall 16V868000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 49,927 vehicles. It affects 2010–2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V868000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16145 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | December 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 7, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured August 24, 2009, to December 1, 2013. The affected vehicles, equipped with special equipment options for police or government service, may experience corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly due to fluid intrusion, which may result in an electrical short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan motor and shroud, extend the wiring and re-orient the fan motor to reduce the risk of corrosion, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16145.
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 16V868000
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.