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Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Tahoe recalled over a loss of power risk
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. If the engine fails while driving the vehicle will lose propulsion increasing the risk of a crash.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 01/03/2021 – 15/02/2022
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- N252494000
Chevrolet Suburban
- Build dates
- 05/04/2023 – 31/05/2024
- Manufacturer reference
- N252494000
Chevrolet Tahoe
- Build dates
- 03/04/2023 – 29/05/2024
- Manufacturer reference
- N252494000
What to do now
Affected Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Tahoe may lose power while driving.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. A sudden loss of power on a busy road or junction increases the risk of a collision.
Repairs and costs
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/343). Quoted as issued.
Summary
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. If the engine fails while driving the vehicle will lose propulsion increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. If the engine fails while driving the vehicle will lose propulsion increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine. If the vehicle fails the inspection procedure the engine will be repaired or replaced. Vehicles that pass inspection will be provided a higher viscosity oil which will also require a new oil fill cap identifying the new required oil grade an oil filter replacement and an owner’s manual insert free of charge.
Models
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe
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Questions
Why are Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Tahoe being recalled?
Affected Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Tahoe may lose power while driving. A sudden loss of power on a busy road or junction increases the risk of a collision.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.