Chevrolet Silverado 4500 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 25, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2017–2019 Chevrolet, GMC — 7 models

Recall number

19V328000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet, GMC

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 318,374 units

Why it was recalled

A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.