Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V650000 Reported October 22, 2020

Driveshaft may separate

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 42 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V650000
Manufacturer Campaign
N202314870
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
42
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 22, 2020
Completion Rate
97.62

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 and 2020 chevrolet silverado 2500 trucks. one of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

Safety Consequence

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 2020. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. gm's number for this recall is n202314870.

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 20V650000 or campaign N202314870.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V650000

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

What is recall 20V650000?

NHTSA recall 20V650000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 22, 2020. It addresses: Driveshaft may separate. The recall affects approximately 42 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V650000 or the manufacturer campaign number N202314870. 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.