Recalls
Recall 141826
USA Recall: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. the engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Corrective Action:
Gm will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. additionally, in chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. the recall began december 11, 2019. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-586-596-1733. gm's number for this recall is n182206310.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles