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Chevy Low Cab Forward Recalled For Ignition Coil Pack Fuse Issue

General Motors has released a safety recall for select units of the Chevy Low Cab Forward (LCF) 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks equipped the 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine due to an issue related to the ignition coil pack fuses.

The problem: affected vehicles may have a condition where incorrectly sized wire seal was selected for the two externally mounted engine ignition coil pack fuse holders. This mishap could allow for potential water intrusion into the fuse holders and lead to eventual corrosion or failure of the fuses.

Front-three-quarter view of Chevy Low Cab Forward.

The hazards: if the ignition coil packs were to fail, there are a number of events that could occur, including:

  • The Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may illuminate and the engine may misfire and produce decreased power output.
  • The truck may derate and limit maximum vehicle speed to 5 mph. However, power steering and power brake assist would still function normally.
  • If the engine is shut off, it may stall when it attempts to restart.

All three of the events above increase the risk of an accident.

The fix: certified GM technicians will be instructed to inspect affected vehicles and replace both engine ignition coil pack fuse holder assemblies with new versions. Notably, it should take techs a little more than 30 minutes to fix this recall.

Affected components: ignition coil pack fuse holders.

Affected vehicles:

  • 2023 Chevy LCF 3500
  • 2023 Chevy LCF 4500
  • 2024 Chevy LCF 3500 HG
  • 2024 Chevy LCF 4500 HG
  • 2024 Chevy LCF 5500 HD
  • 2024 Chevy LCF 5500 XG

Number of affected vehicles: As of the time of this writing, the number of affected Chevy Low Cab Forward units is unclear.

Owners should: General Motors will notify owners of affected vehicles and instruct them to make an appointment with their local GM dealer. Any owners that are unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected by this recall can visit my.gm.com/recalls and type in their VIN to see any open recalls or other actions that may be active on it. Owners can also reach out to Chevy or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly with any questions or concerns they may have using the recall number and contact information included below.

Contacts:

  • GM recall number: N232419342
  • Chevy Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020

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  1. NO KIDDING, THE IGNITION COIL ISSUE DOESN’T AFFECT THE DIESELS?

    WHO WRITES THESE STORIES?

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