Recall 19V328000
ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 |
| 2017 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 |
| 2017 | GMC | SIERRA 2500 |
| 2017 | GMC | SIERRA 3500 |
| 2018 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 |
| 2018 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 |
| 2018 | GMC | SIERRA 2500 |
| 2018 | GMC | SIERRA 3500 |
| 2019 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 |
| 2019 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 |
| 2019 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 4500 |
| 2019 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 6500 |
| 2019 | CHEVROLET | duplicate SILVERADO 5500 |
| 2019 | GMC | SIERRA 2500 |
| 2019 | GMC | SIERRA 3500 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.