NHTSA Recall 19V328000: Engine
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 318,374 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chevrolet Duplicate Silverado 5500.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V328000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N182206310, -11, -12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | April 25, 2019 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V328000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Duplicate Silverado 5500 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 4500 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 6500 | 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.