What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2017511
- Recall date
- 20 October 2017
- Make
- Gmc, Chevrolet
- Models
- Sierra Hd, Silverado Hd
- Model years
- 2011 to 2015
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,908
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks, the fuel level sensor in the front tank could become stuck in the low level position, causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank. If this occurs, the front tank could expand and come in contact with the moving drive shaft which, over time, could create a hole in the front tank and cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump module or flash the vehicle software. Dealers will also inspect the front tank for damage and replace it as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2017511.