GM recalls 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with specific tires due to ABS system failure risk. Owners must use correct spare tires to prevent crash hazards.
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
GM is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with certain tires because the spare tire isn't compatible with accessory wheels. This can cause the anti-lock brake system to fail, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should follow the provided steps to ensure safe tire use.
The 17" spare tire isn't compatible with accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system to malfunction during certain driving conditions. This increases the risk of a crash if the vehicle loses traction or brakes unexpectedly.
Owners of 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with specific accessory road tires and 17" spare tires are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with incompatible spare tires face the highest risk of ABS system failure.
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The recall covers vehicles where the spare tire isn't compatible with the accessory wheels.
Do not use the 17" spare tire with accessory wheels as it can cause ABS system failure.
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly compatible with accessory wheels at no cost.
Dealers will apply a new spare tire label and provide an owner's manual insert to clarify correct tire usage.
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
The 17" spare tire isn't compatible with accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system to fail under certain conditions.
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire that isn't compatible with the wheels.
The recall covers vehicles with the specific spare tire, so you should contact GM customer service to get the correct spare tire assembly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V985000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 21V985000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510. 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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