Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V655000 Reported September 21, 2018

Climate control module wiring short cauisng fire

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 30,448 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V655000
Manufacturer Campaign
18299
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
30,448
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 21, 2018
Completion Rate
79.38

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V655000 or campaign 18299.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V655000

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

What is recall 18V655000?

NHTSA recall 18V655000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 21, 2018. It addresses: Climate control module wiring short cauisng fire. The recall affects approximately 30,448 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V655000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18299. 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.