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Trailer hitch recall for 14/15's with Z82

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EastCoast HD Enthusiast

EastCoast HD

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I work for the company that makes these hitches. First off, we inspect all 45 welds on the hitch. Every shift also preforms a destruct to make sure the welds are up to standard. They are mostly made in the us, here in michigan. Smaller portion comes from the Mexico plant. Reason for the recall? Gm wanted specs changed and wanted to complete with ford's f-150. So for the reinforcmenet components on the hitch are welded with .52 diameter wire. The rest is .45 wire. There you go. Right from the source.

 

Thanks for the update :thumbs:

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Juicybusa Enthusiast

Juicybusa

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I work for the company that makes these hitches. First off, we inspect all 45 welds on the hitch. Every shift also preforms a destruct to make sure the welds are up to standard. They are mostly made in the us, here in michigan. Smaller portion comes from the Mexico plant. Reason for the recall? Gm wanted specs changed and wanted to complete with ford's f-150. So for the reinforcmenet components on the hitch are welded with .52 diameter wire. The rest is .45 wire. There you go. Right from the source.

Recalls are typically for potential safety issues, not spec change. I don't see any GM towing spec change for my 2014 after the hitch replacement. Im certain that's the information you were given, but somebody is blowing smoke!! Recall states some hitches were failing.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

redwngr

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Check to see if it needs replacement? My dealer Service Manager read the recall to me over the phone. No need to inspect. If VIN matches, order part and replace. (He was surprised to see there is a core charge - which shows "0.00" on the invoice above). And then he said mine would be the first they fix when parts come in because they don't have the part in stock and can't order yet. They will get a batch of them in and schedule replacement. And then you get scheduled in right away, but it is to "check"?

 

The interesting part to me is how inconsistent these things are handled on a dealer by dealer basis.

Core charge is likely to try and prevent it from getting installed somewhere else.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

chuckl1218

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My towing is NHT...so I assume that's not me?

Some must watch while others must sleep

Why "assume"? If you have the Z82 RPO, then check your VIN. No assumption needed. Although some are questioning whether their dealer installed hitch platform is included, but surely your NHT came with a trailering package? Question really is whether or not you have the Z82....

gmckenzie Enthusiast

gmckenzie

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My towing is NHT...so I assume that's not me?

 

 

Some must watch while others must sleep

You'll have the Z82 as well as the NHT. Doubt you can get the NHT without the Z82.

 

Anyone in Canada involved in the recall? I keep checking but my VIN (build 3/15) shows no recall.

15slvrDbl Enthusiast

15slvrDbl

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Z82 lists under my RPO codes (glove box silver label) as: Z82 - TRAILERING EQUIPMENT PKG

You can tell if you have it by looking at your RPO codes in the glove box.

 

To see if your VIN is included in the recall, go to my.chevrolet.com and input your VIN or you can call your dealer.

Thank you very much I do have the trailing package with the integrated brake controller and the whole nine yards. I guess I need to check. I have a build date of 8/15.

 

According to the web site I have no recall.

GsBowtie Enthusiast

GsBowtie

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Just ran my 15 Crew Cab Z71, GM website shows no recalls on my truck. I think it's a 10/2014 build date.

 

Has intregated trailer brake control, and I'm pretty sure it has the towing package, so not sure why mine is not part of the recall?

mr8ball Enthusiast

mr8ball

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Hello All, Just got my new 2014 and just joined here as well. Had it a few weeks now and love it. Just got this recall from GMC and have it set up for Wednesday to get it fixed. Hoping to learn a lot from everyone. Great site by the way.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

redwngr

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Thank you very much I do have the trailing package with the integrated brake controller and the whole nine yards. I guess I need to check. I have a build date of 8/15.

 

According to the web site I have no recall.

They are separate options.

 

JL1 (brake controller) requires Z82 trailering equipment, but Z82 does not require JL1

 

Z82 Trailering equipment, includes trailer hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin connectors
On base - Includes (G80) locking rear differential.
On SLE - Includes (G80) locking rear differential on 2WD models. Included with (GAT) All Terrain Package, (NHT) Max Trailering Package, (PDA) Texas SLE Value Package or (PDU) SLE Value Package.
Std on SLT.
JL1 Trailer brake controller, integrated
On base - Requires (Z82) Trailering equipment. Available as a free flow option on Regular Cab when (ZW9) pickup box delete is ordered.
On SLE - Requires (Z82) Trailering equipment. Included with (NHT) Max Trailering Package. Available as a free flow option on Regular Cab when (ZW9) pickup box delete is ordered..
On SLT - Included with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.
bert wise Enthusiast

bert wise

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Anyone in Canada involved in the recall? I keep checking but my VIN (build 3/15) shows no recall.

 

I keep checking for my VIN (build 3/14) but nothing comes up.

 

Called the local dealer and they are aware of the program and tell me to bring my truck in for an inspection. If needed they will order the hitch and I go back to get it installed.

 

Maybe GM is doing things differently up here in Canada so may be best to call your local dealer.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

chuckl1218

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When I called my service manager, he looked up my VIN and it showed up in their system. He printed off the recall and my info and gave it to their parts guy to order the part. No inspection needed. Your dealer should find it associated by VIN if it is needed. Otherwise, it most likely should not need it - remember, this is a selective recall by VIN.

gmckenzie Enthusiast

gmckenzie

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I keep checking for my VIN (build 3/14) but nothing comes up.

 

Called the local dealer and they are aware of the program and tell me to bring my truck in for an inspection. If needed they will order the hitch and I go back to get it installed.

 

Maybe GM is doing things differently up here in Canada so may be best to call your local dealer.

Oil change coming up this month as well as I'll have them swap the tires, so I'll chat with them when I make that appointment.

mr8ball Enthusiast

mr8ball

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Took mine in today and had it replaced. I also ask about the high beam issue and they checked and bingo. Mine was fixed. I have not tried it yet so not sure how much it will help. This is my 2nd truck I bought from Pinkerton Chevy in Lynchburg VA and have to say they have stood behind every issue I have had with both truck. Well worth the visit if you are looking for a vehicle. Ask for Matt Brink.

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