GM Recalls HD Trucks That Can't Stop Running Out Of Fuel

General Motors has issued a recall affecting certain heavy-duty pickups after discovering a potential fuel system problem that could cause the engine to stall.

The recall covers 11,717 examples of the 2025–2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 models equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tank systems. According to NHTSA's documents, the issue involves the truck’s rear fuel pump, which may fail to properly transfer fuel to the front tank.

If the transfer pump does not move enough fuel between the tanks, the engine could stall while the vehicle is being driven. An unexpected stall can increase the risk of a crash, particularly at highway speeds or in heavy traffic. A recall was expected after GM began investigating the issue late last month.

The affected trucks are equipped with GM’s 6.6-liter gasoline V8 (RPO L8T) paired with the dual fuel tank setup (RPO N2N).

To address the issue, GM will update the vehicle’s engine control module (ECM) software. The fix will be performed either by a dealership or delivered through an over-the-air (OTA) update, depending on the vehicle’s capabilities. The update will be provided free of charge to owners.

GM plans to begin mailing owner notification letters on April 20, 2026. In the meantime, owners can check whether their truck is included in the recall by searching their vehicle identification number (VIN) through the NHTSA recall database, where affected VINs became searchable on March 5, 2026.

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