Cooling fan corrosion may cause electrical short
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 chevrolet tahoe police pursuit vehicles manufactured august 24, 2009, to december 1, 2013. the affected vehicles, equipped with special equipment options for police or government service, may experience corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly due to fluid intrusion, which may result in an electrical short circuit.
Safety Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan motor and shroud, extend the wiring and re-orient the fan motor to reduce the risk of corrosion, free of charge. the recall began on september 7, 2017. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 16145.
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FAQ: Recall 16V868000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V868000?
NHTSA recall 16V868000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 2, 2016. It addresses: Cooling fan corrosion may cause electrical short. The recall affects approximately 49,927 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V868000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16145. 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.