Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
Show 23 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2026-05-21 · campaign 2026-245 · 357 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could deploy without a crash. If this happens, parts could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-129.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.
Airbag
2026-03-19 · campaign 2026-129 · 222 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could deploy without a crash. If this happens, parts could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.
Airbag
2025-06-25 · campaign 2025-352 · 169 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could deploy without a crash. If this happens, parts could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.
Electrical
2024-05-24 · campaign 2024-294
Issue:
On certain trucks, the repairs completed by a General Motors dealer during recall N192220470 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-325) or customer satisfaction program no. N192270330 may not have been completed properly. As a result, a second repair is required. Additionally, certain trucks may not have had the updated parts installed during production.
On certain trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window, the rear defroster wiring could overheat and melt.
Safety Risk:
Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the contact cover for the sliding rear window. The dealer will also update the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) software, if necessary. If the rear window or sliding glass assembly are damaged, they will be replaced.
Fuel system
2023-02-02 · campaign 2023-040 · 570 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks equipped with a diesel engine and dual fuel tanks, the rear fuel pump may not transfer enough fuel to the front tank. If this happens, you may notice an engine hesitation and the check engine light may turn on. The engine could also stall suddenly while driving, and you may not be able to restart it.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the rear fuel tank and fuel pump module, and replace them if necessary. The dealer will also add a fuel tank vent hose.
Accessories
2022-03-31 · campaign 2022-160
Issue:
This recall is a new notification for owners that purchased a soft or hard tri-fold tonneau cover from a General Motors dealer.
On certain trucks, the bed-cover could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects soft and hard tri-fold tonneau covers that were sold as an accessory by General Motors dealers.
Note: This recall is related to Transport Canada recalls 2019-494 and 2020-165. If your truck was previously repaired under either of those recalls, it does not require further repair under the new recall.
Safety Risk:
A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to perform the recall repairs, including adding a tether to prevent the tonneau cover from detaching.
Note: Until the recall repairs are completed, you can prevent the chance of the tonneau cover detaching by removing it from your truck and storing it.
Tires
2021-12-17 · campaign 2021-767 · 14 vehicles
Issue:
This recall affects certain trucks equipped with optional 18", 20", or 22" wheels and tires.
The spare tire has a smaller diameter than the tires on the truck. As a result, the antilock brake system (ABS) may not work properly on certain road surfaces when the spare tire is installed on a rear wheel position. This could lead to an increase in stopping distance or a loss of control.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your truck to a dealer to replace the spare tire and wheel. The dealer will also apply a new spare tire information label over the existing tire label. You will be provided an owner's manual insert that says which spare tire should be used with the wheels and tires on your truck.
Electrical
2021-07-01 · campaign 2021-407
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a small coolant leak could cause the engine block-heater cable to short circuit while plugged in.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 6.6 L diesel engine and an optional block-heater power cable. This recall replaces Transport Canada Recall # 2019-204. All vehicles repaired under that recall require a second repair.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could cause damage to engine components and create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
General Motors will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Do not use your engine-block heater until the repairs are performed.
Tires
2021-06-03 · campaign 2021-347 · 26 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, recall 2021-103 may not have been properly completed. As a result, a second inspection is necessary. Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers. Vehicles subject to this recall were previously inspected under GM recall N212329050 (TC 2021-103) and require subsequent inspection.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
Tires
2021-02-26 · campaign 2021-103
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
Seats and restraints
2020-12-17 · campaign 2020-624
Issue:
On certain trucks, the seat belt brackets for the front-row centre seat may not be properly attached to the seat frame. As a result, the seat belt could detach, and may not work as designed in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the front-row centre seat belt bracket attachments. The dealer will reassemble the brackets correctly, if necessary.
Powertrain
2020-10-23 · campaign 2020-505 · 5 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of trucks, the driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, the driveshaft could break while driving and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the driveshaft.
Accessories
2020-04-16 · campaign 2020-165
Issue:
On certain Silverado LD and Sierra LD models, the bed-cover could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects tri-fold tonneau covers that were factory ordered or sold as an accessory.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-205. Trucks that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the tonneau cover rails and clamps. They will also add a tether to prevent the tonneau cover from detaching. For trucks repaired under recall 2019-205, the dealer will confirm that the previous repair was performed correctly.
Note: Until the recall repairs are completed, you can prevent the chance of the tonneau cover detaching by removing it from your truck and storing it.
Brakes
2020-01-30 · campaign 2020-034
Issue:
Certain trucks that were repaired under recall 2019-630 (GM #N192268090) received a software update that has an error. As a result, a second repair is required. The software error can cause the following symptoms: if the truck is started remotely using the Onstar mobile app or if an operator enters the truck and waits five or more minutes before starting it, the electronic brake assist could be disabled. This would also cause the ESC (electronic stability control), ABS (antilock brake system) and BRAKE warning lights to turn on.
Safety Risk:
If the electronic brake assist is disabled, there would be a longer brake pedal travel. This could cause reduced braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the Electronic Brake Control Module with the correct software.
Brakes
2019-12-12 · campaign 2019-630
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) and antilock brake system (ABS) could turn off due to a software error. If this happens, the vehicle's ESC and ABS warning lights would not turn on.
Safety Risk:
If a driver is not aware that the ESC and ABS systems are not working, there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Electronic Brake Control Module software.
Electrical
2019-12-12 · campaign 2019-631
Issue:
On certain trucks, the nut that attaches the positive battery cable to the alternator could loosen. This could affect the electrical connection, resulting in an engine stall and/or arcing.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Electrical arcing could damage surrounding material and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the connection between the positive battery cable and the alternator. If necessary, it will be cleaned and reattached. If the nut, cable or terminal are damaged, the dealer will replace the damaged parts.
Seats and restraints
2019-11-14 · campaign 2019-575
Issue:
On certain trucks, after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, the carpet could catch fire.
Safety Risk:
A fire that occurs after a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the seat belt pretensioner bracket.
Accessories
2019-10-03 · campaign 2019-494
Issue:
Certain truck bed-covers could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects tri-fold soft tonneau covers that were factory ordered or sold as an accessory.
Safety Risk:
A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and provide them with improved instructions and labels to explain how the tonneau cover should be installed. An online video will also be available. In addition, the company will provide owners with a tether kit for the cover.
Other
2019-08-21 · campaign 2019-420
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Electrical
2019-06-28 · campaign 2019-325
Issue:
On certain trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window, the rear defroster circuit could overheat. This could cause melting, smoke or, in rare instances, a fire.
Safety Risk:
A fire could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the covers for the buss bar and contacts for the rear sliding window. If the rear window or sliding glass assembly are damaged due to a problem with the rear defroster, they will also be replaced.
Accessories
2019-04-26 · campaign 2019-205
Issue:
Certain Silverado LD and Sierra LD truck bed-covers could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects tri-fold tonneau covers that were factory ordered or sold as an accessory.
Safety Risk:
A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and provide improved attachments for the tonneau cover.
Electrical
2019-04-26 · campaign 2019-204
Issue:
A problem with the engine-block heater cable or the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater could cause a short circuit.
Note: This problem only affects trucks equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 litre engine and the optional engine-block heater cable.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could cause damage to engine components and create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to either replace the engine-block heater or replace both the engine-block heater and cord, depending on the model. Do not use your engine-block heater until the repairs are performed.
Airbag
2018-12-07 · campaign 2018-688 · 11 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a retainer ring within the passenger frontal airbag module may have been damaged during the assembly process. This could allow gas to escape during an airbag deployment, reducing the efficiency of the airbag, which would increase the risk of injury to the passenger. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module.
Owners filed 1,196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado (31 crashes, 14 fires, 20 injuries reported).
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado.
EPA ratings for each 2019 Chevrolet Silverado version.