Engine block heater, Duramax

[TripDad]

Apparently some of the early production models have faulty engine block heaters.  When I picked up my 2500 I noticed the cord to plug into the wall was missing.  I was told the heater had been disabled.  Repair parts are slow in coming, strike problems.  Not a big deal, just annoying.

[davester]

Yes, on a another forum I follow, I read that GM just recently has come up with new parts to actually fix the problem (vs just disabling the block heater by cutting/removing the power cord).  Supposedly, more northern customers are being prioritized for the parts right now.