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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 26, 2018

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (2014) recall — Equipment

Chevrolet Silverado 2014 models with certain fire extinguishers may not function properly in fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must get a replacement extinguisher free of charge.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #18V267000VehicleChevrolet ›
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What happened, in plain English

Chevrolet Silverado 2014 models with specific fire extinguishers may become clogged or detach, failing to work during fires and risking injury. Owners must get a replacement extinguisher from Kidde. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248971-chevrolet-silverado-2014-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248971-chevrolet-silverado-2014-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V267000

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“Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248971-chevrolet-silverado-2014-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #18V267000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V267000).

Why it’s dangerous

The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 models with certain fire extinguishers are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with these faulty extinguishers are at risk during fires.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a plastic-handle or push-button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall covers specific models from 2009-2014.

  • Brand
    Chevrolet
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Chevrolet Customer Service

    Call 1-800-222-1020 to get a replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde.

  2. Get Replacement Fire Extinguisher

    Kidde will provide a new fire extinguisher free of charge to fix the issue.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

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Questions people ask

Why is my fire extinguisher being recalled?

The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach with enough force to cause injury.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a plastic-handle or push-button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher.

What should I do if I have the recalled fire extinguisher?

Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to get a replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde for free.

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Contact Chevrolet

We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 18V267000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet

Hello,

I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 18V267000 from Chevrolet.

The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.  The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.  GM's number for this recall is 18146.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V267000 (April 26, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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