If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.

Electrical System

Date Announced

SEP 21, 2018

Vehicles Affected

30,448

GMC Recall #

18299

NHTSA Campaign #

18V655000

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18299.

Documents (16)

• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Safety Bulletin
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18299 Rear HVAC Controller Fire
• Safety Bulletin
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18299 Rear HVAC Controller Fire
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 21, 2018 Subject: 18299 - Safety Recall Rear HVAC Controller Fire
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 7, 2018 Subject: 18299 01 - Safety Recall Rear HVAC Controller Fire Customer Letter Added
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3