Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V265000 Reported May 20, 2014

Fuse block may come loose and result in a fire

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 58 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V265000
Manufacturer Campaign
14208
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
58
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 2014
Completion Rate
89.66

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado hd vehicles manufactured january 8, 2014, through february 27, 2014, and 2015 gmc sierra hd vehicles manufactured january 9, 2014, through february 14, 2014, and equipped with a 220 amp generator (rpo kw5). in the affected vehicles, the retention clips that attach the fuse block to the vehicle body can become loose allowing the fuse block to move out of position. if this occurs, exposed conductors in the fuse block may contact the mounting studs or other metallic components, causing a short to ground event.

Safety Consequence

This could result in an arcing condition, and combustible materials located nearby could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse block to verify that it is properly secured, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on july 30, 2014. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). gm's number for this recall is 14208.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V265000 or campaign 14208.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V265000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V265000?

NHTSA recall 14V265000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 20, 2014. It addresses: Fuse block may come loose and result in a fire. The recall affects approximately 58 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V265000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14208. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.