Vehicle recall 18V267000 · April 26, 2018
Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana and 7 more models
These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Consequence
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V267000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2018
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18146
- Owner notification
- June 11, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,154
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Express (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2009-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2009-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- GMC Savana (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- GMC Sierra 1500 (2009-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- GMC Sierra 2500 (2009-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- GMC Sierra 3500 (2009-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- GMC Topkick (2009): 2009
- Isuzu F Series (2009): 2009
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