2017–2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500 and more and 2017–2019 GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500 recall: Engine
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V328000
- Reported
- April 25, 2019
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Engine
- Vehicles affected
- About 318,374
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.
Safety risk
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
The fix
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 models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2017, 2018, 2019); Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2017, 2018, 2019); Chevrolet Silverado 4500 (2019); Chevrolet Silverado 5500 (2019); Chevrolet Silverado 6500 (2019); GMC Sierra 2500 (2017, 2018, 2019); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.