9Affected configurations shown2,990Potential units affected78.8%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
What fixes it
Official remedy
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 lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2015-1
0.0%
2015-2
0.0%
2015-3
0.0%
2015-4
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 14V417000
2014 BUICK ENCOREOpen vehicle record →2014 BUICK VERANOOpen vehicle record →2014 CHEVROLET CRUZEOpen vehicle record →2014 CHEVROLET SONICOpen vehicle record →2013 BUICK VERANOOpen vehicle record →2013 BUICK ENCOREOpen vehicle record →2013 CHEVROLET SONICOpen vehicle record →2013 CHEVROLET CRUZEOpen vehicle record →2012 CHEVROLET SONICOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.