Vehicle recall 20V142000 · March 12, 2020
GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500 and 2 more models
The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.
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 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.
- Consequence
- If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 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 N192284960.
- 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
- 20V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 2020
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N192284960
- Owner notification
- April 13, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,909
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2020): 2020
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2020): 2020
- GMC Sierra 2500 (2020): 2020
- GMC Sierra 3500 (2020): 2020
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