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20V-142 recall: Chevrolet and GMC

The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.

This campaign

Campaign number
20V-142
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Report received
March 12, 2020

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.

The safety risk

If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 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 N192284960.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on March 12, 2020.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 20V-142 at NHTSA

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