Block heater in 2019s?

MikeNH · December 9, 2018

Does anyone have a block heater installed? I downloaded a manual for the 2019s and instead of the usual crappy cord hanging from the grill, the manual indicates that there will be a power port in the lower bumper you connect the power cord to. I haven't found a great photo of it yet but you can make out the door in some pics I found from a random dealer in Alberta where block heaters are probably real common. Anyone have a good picture of the connector? Toyota in Canada has done this for years so it's nice to see GM catch on.

Hillwood · December 9, 2018

Does anyone have a block heater installed? I downloaded a manual for the 2019s and instead of the usual crappy cord hanging from the grill, the manual indicates that there will be a power port in the lower bumper you connect the power cord to. I haven't found a great photo of it yet but you can make out the door in some pics I found from a random dealer in Alberta where block heaters are probably real common. Anyone have a good picture of the connector? Toyota in Canada has done this for years so it's nice to see GM catch on.

I have seen this.. I don't have any pictures, but I'll try and get one and post it.

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KA0S · December 13, 2018

I can take a photo on Friday. I take delivery of mine, and I'm in Alberta, Canada.

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KA0S · December 14, 2018

I have seen this.. I don't have any pictures, but I'll try and get one and post it.

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Here is the photo from the user's manual.

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Wendy Andrews · May 12, 2019

Found the block heater. Had to pop off a PCE by the lights. The cord was in our glovebox. If u can't find it. I can take pictures

Debra Wynn · February 1, 2020

I love my new 2019 High Country but the block heater plug in is difficult for me to get down there to plug it in. Any suggestions for an older person?

AlaskaErik · February 2, 2020

On 12/14/2018 at 3:32 PM, KA0S said:

Here is the photo from the user's manual.

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That illustration doesn't look anything like my truck. My port is between the left fog light and tow hook.

redwngr · February 2, 2020

12 hours ago, AlaskaErik said:

That illustration doesn't look anything like my truck. My port is between the left fog light and tow hook.

Pic is a sierra 1500

Taz56 · February 3, 2020

I have this, and have had to use it many times already (damn cold LOL)

Location is as shown in the pictures above. I find it cheaply made (plastic housing / cold weather) I am just waiting for it to crack or break.

I actually removed the flap as it was annoying to open and close, you need a tool or something you are not doing it with your fingers and really not in the cold.

But I love the idea behind it.

redwngr · February 3, 2020

1500 Silverado location

AlaskaErik · February 4, 2020

9 hours ago, Taz56 said:

I have this, and have had to use it many times already (damn cold LOL)

Location is as shown in the pictures above. I find it cheaply made (plastic housing / cold weather) I am just waiting for it to crack or break.

I actually removed the flap as it was annoying to open and close, you need a tool or something you are not doing it with your fingers and really not in the cold.

But I love the idea behind it.

The problem with removing the protective cover is that now snow and water can get in there and you won't be able to plug the cord in. When I drove through Alberta last October the cover was pretty much covered with snow.

Taz56 · February 4, 2020

5 minutes ago, AlaskaErik said:

The problem with removing the protective cover is that now snow and water can get in there and you won't be able to plug the cord in. When I drove through Alberta last October the cover was pretty much covered with snow.

The logic is sound, however it is not correct in this case.

There are two covers. I removed the outer cover that requires you to pry it open, be it with a screw driver or a butter knife LOL or whatever you use. There is then another cover that is on a spring that just flips open and closed very easily and protects the plug from the elements.

Cpl_Punishment · February 4, 2020

Just now, Taz56 said:

The logic is sound, however it is not correct in this case.

There are two covers. I removed the outer cover that requires you to pry it open, be it with a screw driver or a butter knife LOL or whatever you use. There is then another cover that is on a spring that just flips open and closed very easily and protects the plug from the elements.

That's all I would expect it to have. What does the other cover look like?