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NHTSA Recall 20V650000: Driveshaft (power train)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

42
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2020
owners notified (December 10)
NHTSA campaign20V650000
Manufacturer campaignN202314870
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT
Report receivedOctober 22, 2020
Owner notificationDecember 10, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

Safety risk

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. 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 N202314870.

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 20V650000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002019, 2020
Chevrolet Silverado 25002020
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.