Recall 21V-346
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-346
- Reported
- May 13, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 196 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
The risk
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
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
- Chevrolet 6500 2019
- Chevrolet Silverado 6500 2019