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July 16, 2014 Service bulletin

General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard AC power and with continuous usage...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin UIB-117 for 2003-2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2003-2015 GMC Sierra and 2003-2015 GMC Savana and others.

Bulletin number
UIB-117
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard AC power and with continuous usage will result in shorting of wires, over heating system, electrical failure and compartment engine fires. Model 2003-15 express cut away vans, silverado chassis cab, savana cut away vans, sierra chassis cab.

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