Recall: 2012 and 2013 General Motors Silverado HD and Sierra HD diesel pickups faulty fuel system

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General Motors has announced a recall for 2012 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks (with dual fuel tanks) powered by the 6.6L diesel engine. According to General Motors: “In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.”

Simpy put: if the driver gets a faulty reading on their fuel gauge, the truck can stall/shut-down. Obviously, this is a safety issue depending where the stall happens. There is no mention of any incidents involving the aforementioned General Motors pickup trucks – according to the press release.

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“General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM’s number for this recall is 13420.” – – GM Media

Be safe out there.

Speaking of General Motors trucks from 2012 and 2013, check out this fun video of a 2013 GMC Sierra Denali off road!

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

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Nathan Adlen brings an uncompromising passion and love for cars to TFLcar & Truck. Not only does Nathan add his talents to this website,he also works with Roman to review cars for the TFLcar & TFLTruck channel. Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism – Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum. Brought up in the California car culture and educated in theater, childhood education, film, journalism and history, Nathan now lives with his family in Denver, CO. His words, good humor and video are enjoyed worldwide.
Nathan Adlen
Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism - Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum. Brought up in the California car culture and educated in theater, childhood education, film, journalism and history, Nathan now lives with his family in Denver, CO. His words, good humor and video are enjoyed worldwide.