General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500 Over Engine Stall Risk

Vehicle Recalls high NHTSA · · United States

General Motors is recalling 47,148 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks because a fuel pump defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risks.

What Happened

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles. The recall is due to a defect in the fuel system where the rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank. This condition can result in an engine stall while the vehicle is in operation.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 47,148 units. The specific models include:

  • 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  • 2025-2026 GMC Sierra 3500

These vehicles are equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (Regular Production Options L8T and N2N).

What You Should Do

Owners of affected vehicles will have their engine control module (ECM) updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on April 20, 2026.

Consumers may contact manufacturer customer service lines for more information:

  • GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
  • Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
  • GM Recall Number: N262544420

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Why This Matters

An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash, posing a safety hazard to the driver and others on the road.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V129000.

Source: NHTSA Official Notice