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2013 GMC Savana

9 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V500000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The CNG high pressure regulator in your vehicle is a critical component that helps control the flow of natural gas. In some 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana CNG models, this regulator could start leaking gas.
Risk if Unfixed
If the regulator leaks and there's an ignition source nearby, it could cause a fire or explosion. This is a serious safety risk that could lead to property damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty regulator at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready. This will help prevent any potential leaks and keep you safe on the road.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14321.
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Critical #13V225000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The CNG fuel system in your Express or Savana Cargo van is the equipment that controls the natural gas supply to your engine. Unfortunately, a part of this system, called the fuel shut-off solenoid, can corrode and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the solenoid shorts, it could overheat, leading to a fire risk. This could happen while your vehicle is in use, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty solenoid assembly, fuses, and re-route some wiring to prevent a short circuit — all at no cost to you. They'll take care of this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.
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Critical #13V001000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty part in the steering column that could cause the transmission to shift out of park when the key is removed or turned off, which could lead to the vehicle rolling away.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could roll away, causing a crash or injury, especially if you're not near the vehicle when it starts moving.
Free Fix
GM will contact you to schedule a free repair at the dealership, which will inspect and replace the steering column if necessary.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
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High Priority #14V117000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The front passenger air bag in your van is designed to protect you in a crash. However, in certain situations, the air bag might not deploy as intended, and the dashboard could hit your head if you're not buckled in.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not wearing a seatbelt and a crash happens, your head could hit the dashboard above the air bag, increasing the risk of a serious head injury.
Free Fix
Your GM dealer will modify the dashboard to better absorb the impact, keeping you safer in case of a crash. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive 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.
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Moderate #23V247000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle's rear HVAC system is the electrical pathway that controls the air conditioning and heating. In some 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cutaway models, this wiring can corrode and overheat if not properly sealed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets hot enough, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealership will seal the exposed wiring and connectors to prevent overheating, and this repair is completely free for you. You should schedule the repair 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.
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Moderate #13V147000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Explorer Van Company, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's seat wiring harness may not be properly secured, which could cause it to get stuck in the seat riser mechanism.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires get stuck, they might break and create a short circuit, which could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will secure the seat wiring harness and replace any damaged ones, so your vehicle is safe and sound.
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Original — What Happened
Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013. The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2013. Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878. Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.
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Moderate #13V010000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's ignition system has a potential issue where the key can be removed from the ignition while the car is running or not in park, which is a safety concern.
Risk if Unfixed
If you remove the key while the car is still on and not in park, your vehicle could roll away, potentially causing a crash or injury to people nearby.
Free Fix
The fix is free, and the dealership will replace the ignition lock cylinder and give you two new keys to replace the old ones.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicles, manufactured November 14, 2012, through November 20, 2012. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the Park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2013. For more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.
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Low Priority #13V544000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's CNG fuel label is too small, making it harder to read and potentially leading to safety issues during refueling.
Risk if Unfixed
If the label is too small, it could make it harder for the fuel tank to be inspected properly, which increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
You'll receive a new, correctly-sized label from the dealership free of charge. They'll notify you and send the replacement label, so just wait for their contact.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
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Under Review #18V267000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The fire extinguisher in your vehicle is a safety device that helps put out fires. The ones in your 2009-2018 Chevrolet or GMC truck or van might have a faulty handle or nozzle that can get stuck or break off during use.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fire breaks out in your vehicle and the fire extinguisher doesn't work, you could get hurt. In the worst case, the fire could spread and cause more damage.
Free Fix
Your dealer will give you instructions on how to get a new, working fire extinguisher from Kidde, no cost to you. You'll need to contact them directly to arrange for the replacement.
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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.
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Browse by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other GMC Savana Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
7 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
8 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
11 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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