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2010 GMC Savana recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 5
Latest campaign: Apr 6, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Apr 6, 2023	23V247000 10V138000
Equipment	1	Apr 26, 2018	18V267000
Air bags	1	Mar 17, 2014	14V117000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 6, 2023Latest campaign


Apr 6, 202323V247000	Electrical system: wiring An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V247000 What's wrong 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. Risk An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V247000 · Apr 6, 2023
Apr 26, 201818V267000	Equipment In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V267000 What's wrong 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 Risk In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V267000 · Apr 26, 2018
Mar 17, 201414V117000	Air bags: frontal In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V117000 What's wrong 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." Risk In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V117000 · Mar 17, 2014
Apr 6, 201010V138000	Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V138000 What's wrong 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. Risk THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. 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. Campaign NHTSA 10V138000 · Apr 6, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

5Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Wheels	2	40
Unknown or other	1	20
Service brakes	1	20
Visibility	1	20

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Savana 1500 Cargo, Savana 1500 Passenger.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“I have 5 gmc vehicles 2007 yukon 2010 denali truck and 2011 yukon denali suv all have cracked dashes. I replaced one, but realized its obviously a manufacturer issue.”
Filed 01/22/2017 · ODI 10946910
Wheels
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc savana school buses. The contact stated that the vehicle had dual rear wheels where the sidewalls touched.”
Filed 06/27/2016 · ODI 10876899
Wheels
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc savana school buses. The contact stated that the vehicle had dual rear wheels where the sidewalls touched.”
Filed 06/27/2016 · ODI 10876902

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2010 GMC Savana recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 GMC Savana. The most recent, 23V247000 (reported April 6, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 GMC Savana recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 GMC Savana?

Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 GMC Savana?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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