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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V417000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Published July 10, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2014

What's the hazard

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.

Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
SONIC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2013 BUICK VERANO | 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2013 BUICK ENCORE | 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2014 BUICK VERANO | 2014 BUICK ENCORE | 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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