The air bag system in your vehicle is designed to protect you in a crash. In certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, a part of the air bag system might not work as intended: the instrument panel above the air bag might not absorb an impact if an unbelted passenger hits it during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're an unbelted passenger in a crash, the panel might not cushion the impact, increasing your risk of injury, especially to your head or neck.
Free Fix
Your dealer will modify the instrument panel to make it safer in the event of a crash – and this repair is free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.
The wiring for your rear heating and air-conditioning system has exposed connectors and wiring that can corrode and overheat if left unused.
Risk if Unfixed
If this wiring overheats, it could cause a fire in your vehicle, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will seal the wiring at the left side B-pillar to prevent overheating, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
Your 2010 Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana van's alternator/charger might have a problem that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the problem isn't fixed, it could generate enough heat to cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll inspect and replace the alternator if necessary, at no cost to you, starting April 12, 2010.
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Original — What Happened
GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS 2500, 3500 AND 4500 SERIES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE GENERATOR MAY DEVELOP A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT GENERATORS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
The fire extinguisher in your Silverado HD or other affected vehicle has a handle or button that you use to put out fires. In some cases, this part can get clogged or even break off, making it hard or impossible to use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fire extinguisher doesn't work as it should, you could be at risk of serious injury from a fire that's not being extinguished. This is a serious situation that requires prompt attention.
Free Fix
Your dealer will provide a free replacement fire extinguisher, and you should contact them to schedule the replacement as soon as possible. You can also call the customer service number for your vehicle's brand for more information and to get started.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
