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Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van 2003–2015technical service bulletin

Bulletin UIB-117 · NHTSA communication 10058259 · issued Jul 16, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2003–2015
model years
42
vehicle entries

Official summary

General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard ac power and with continuous usage will result in shorting of wires, over heating system, electrical failure and compartment engine fires. Model 2003-15 express cut away vans, silverado chassis cab, savana cut away vans, sierra chassis cab. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.