The 2020 Chevrolet 6500XD has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a starter ground cable that can break and cause the starter to overheat through the power steering hose, which can then rupture and create a fire risk.
Two recalls affect steering control on the left front knuckle: a bolt can come loose and a separate jam nut can back off its stopper bolt, both of which increase the turning radius in a left turn and make the vehicle harder to steer. On vehicles equipped with the Mobileye Collision Warning System, an improperly routed camera cable can overload the electrical circuit and overheat, raising the risk of fire. The chassis wire harness can also chafe against the leaf spring hanger bracket if routed incorrectly, and depending on which wires are damaged, the engine can stall or anti-lock brakes can lose function. Finally, axle stabilizer bracket bolts can crack and break, allowing the bracket to fall away from the vehicle and become a hazard for other traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the axle stabilizer bracket can crack and break, causing the bracket to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets at no cost. Owners will be notified in phases based on vehicle class.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The Mobileye camera cable may be routed incorrectly, causing the wire to become damaged and the electrical circuit to overload.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and reroute the camera cable, or replace it along with the T-harness, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may loosen, causing harder steering and a wider turning radius to the left.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace stopper bolt jam nuts on both sides and clean or replace extensions as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the frame can break at the starter end, preventing the engine from starting or causing slow cranking.
What the fix does
Replace the ground cable and inspect the power steering hose for damage, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may be routed too close to the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, causing the harness to rub and become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness as needed and install additional clamps to keep it secured away from the hanger bracket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The jam nut on the steering stopper bolt at the left front knuckle can loosen, allowing the bolt to back out. This increases the turning radius when turning left.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both left and right jam nuts with stronger Grade 8 nuts, retorque them to the correct specification, and apply Loctite to prevent loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
