FYI,
Went to my dealer for an oil change and found out there is a "Customer Satisfaction" program to replace the hitch as there have been cracks. I think the other divers on the road would be satisfied to know my trailer won't become detached!
. I have yet to receive any notice by mail from dealer or Chevy. Came out in Feb 2016, here is the details:
15036: Customer Satisfaction - Trailer Hitch Platform Welds - (Feb 16, 2016)
Subject: 15036 – Trailer Hitch Platform Welds
Models: 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado LD
2014-2015 GMC Sierra LD
Equipped with RPO Z82 Trailering Equipment
THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2018.
Condition
Certain 2014 and 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado LD and GMC Sierra LD model vehicles equipped with the 12,000 lb. trailering package (RPO Z82) may have been built with a trailer hitch platform that could develop cracks at the weld points over time. With heavy towing loads over thousands of miles, these cracks could potentially propagate and fatigue the welds. If the trailer hitch platform welds fatigue while the vehicle is being operated with a trailered load, that trailer could become unsecured.
Correction
Dealers are to remove and replace the trailer hitch platform.
Vehicles Involved
All involved vehicles are identified by Vehicle Identification Number on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. Dealership service personnel should always check this site to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs. It is important to routinely use this tool to verify eligibility because not all similar vehicles may be involved regardless of description or option content.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be provided to US and Canadian dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports, or sent directly to export dealers. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.