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.
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.
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.