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2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and others recall: engine

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on April 25, 2019. It covers about 318,374 vehicles.

vehicles affected
318,374
reported
Apr 25, 2019
owners notified
Dec 11, 2019
related complaints
91

Engine

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V328000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 91 complaints about engine problems.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 25002018 Chevrolet Silverado 25002019 Chevrolet Silverado 25002017 Chevrolet Silverado 35002018 Chevrolet Silverado 35002019 Chevrolet Silverado 35002019 Chevrolet Silverado 45002019 Chevrolet Silverado 55002019 Chevrolet Silverado 65002017 GMC Sierra 25002018 GMC Sierra 25002019 GMC Sierra 2500

Questions about recall 19V328000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and others engine?

Yes. Recall 19V328000, reported on April 25, 2019, covers about 318,374 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V328000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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