NHTSA Complaint #11563716 — 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the remote became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a warranty or service bulletin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the motor on the active grill shutter was defective. The contact communicated with a GM engineer regarding the Technical Service Bulletin: PIE0500. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.