2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 RECALL - #19V328000
RECALL FOR ENGINE
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/16/2016 - 4/18/2019 |
| Recalled on |
4/26/2019 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/2019 |
| # Affected |
318,374 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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