Are there wild Chinchillas anywhere except South America - would an escaped pet survive in North America?

Wild chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America and are not found naturally in North America. If a pet chinchilla were to escape into the wild in North America, it would likely struggle to survive due to differences in climate, habitat, and lack of natural predators or food sources suited to their needs. Chinchillas are social animals adapted to specific environments, making it unlikely for them to thrive outside their native habitat.