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NHTSA Recall 19V888000: Cables (electrical system)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 350,371 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

350,371
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (March 9)
NHTSA campaign19V888000
Manufacturer campaignN192273510
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedDecember 12, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 9, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.

Safety risk

An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.

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 19V888000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002019, 2020
GMC Sierra 15002019, 2020

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.