NHTSA Recall # | 141916 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V328000 |
MFG Compaign # | N182206310, -11, -12 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | ENGINE |
Date of notification | 11/12/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/07/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/04/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/04/19 |
Report created | 26/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 318374 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |