NHTSA Complaint #11714558 — 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

The engine block heater in my truck keeps tripping the circuit breaker. Dealership says it that 'it appears that the block heater cord is shorted recommend replacing cord' estimate $500. I understand that Chevy has recalled some trucks from this year for this very problem however it and they don't include my truck. This is a fire safety hazard!!! The company admits it is a safety issue. Why isn't my truck on the list? Here is the article I found on it. 2020 silverado engine block heater cord recall +5 General Motors has issued recalls affecting 2019–2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and various heavy-duty models (4500HD-6500HD) due to a fire risk from the engine block heater cord . The cord can short circuit, potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment. Owners are advised to park trucks outdoors and away from structures until the free dealer repair is completed. Key Details Regarding 2020 Silverado Recalls: Affected Vehicles: Specific 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and 2019-2023 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD trucks. The Issue: The engine block heater cord or its terminals can short-circuit, causing a fire risk. Symptoms: Potential for smoke, a burning smell, poor heater performance, or tripped circuit breakers. Action Required: Dealers will inspect and potentially disable or replace the block heater cord. Safety Recommendation: Do not plug in the engine block heater until the recall repair has been performed. It is recommended to check the NHTSA recall website with your VIN for the most up-to-date information on your specific vehicle. GM recalls 40,000 pickups over fire risk - FOX 5 San Diego Apr 24, 2023 — This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW... [XXX] Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-496 - nhtsa Mar 4, 2022 — Description of Defect : ... In vehicles equipped with the Duramax dies INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION