Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V640000 Reported October 9, 2015

Ignition lock actuator may bind

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 3,073 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V640000
Manufacturer Campaign
15573
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
3,073
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 9, 2015
Completion Rate
83.01

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks manufactured january 24, 2014, to february 26, 2014, 2015 chevrolet suburban vehicles manufactured february 12, 2014 and chevrolet tahoe vehicles manufactured february 6, 2014, to february 13, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "start" position.

Safety Consequence

If stuck in the "start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. if the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2015. 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 15573.

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 15V640000 or campaign 15573.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V640000

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

What is recall 15V640000?

NHTSA recall 15V640000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 9, 2015. It addresses: Ignition lock actuator may bind. The recall affects approximately 3,073 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 15V640000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15573. 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.