The new-for-2014 Silverado charmed our very own Winston Braithwaite when he tested it earlier this year. But if you ran right out to buy one after reading the review (YES ADVERTISERS THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY) you might be without it for a few days in the near future.
GM is reportedly aware of eight issues where 4.3-liter and 5.3-liter 2014-model trucks caught fire due to "overheated exhaust areas". These incidents all happened during "very cold weather", and the company is encouraging owners not to let their trucks idle. Given that half of the reason people buy these sleds is to let 'em idle in the winter, it seems unlikely this advice will be honored in the observation more than the breach, so to speak.
The fix will be available starting Monday and appears to be a software reprogramming.
from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com
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