NHTSA recall 19V-328 (19V328000)
engine recall reported April 25, 2019 - about 318,374 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V328000
- Also written as
- 19V-328
- Manufacturer number
- N182206310, -11, -12
- Reported
- April 25, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~318,374
- Component
- engine
What is being 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.
Why it is dangerous
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-328 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.