Recall 14V-007
General Motors LLC recalled the 2015 Cadillac Escalade and 4 other models: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-007
- Reported
- January 13, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 325,213 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
The risk
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
The fix
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-[removed] and GMC at 1-[removed]. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade 2015
- Chevrolet Silverado 2014 to 2015
- GMC Sierra 2015
- GMC Sierra 1500 2014
- GMC Yukon 2015