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2011 GMC Savana recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Apr 6, 2023

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, other	2	Aug 13, 2014	14V500000 13V225000
Electrical system	1	Apr 6, 2023	23V247000
Equipment	1	Apr 26, 2018	18V267000
Air bags	1	Mar 17, 2014	14V117000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	May 6, 2011	11V275000
Suspension	1	Jan 6, 2011	11V007000

Safety recalls7

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. Filed under Savana 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. Filed under Savana Campaign NHTSA 18V267000 · Apr 26, 2018
Aug 13, 201414V500000	Fuel system, other A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V500000 What's wrong 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. Risk A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion. 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. Filed under Savana Campaign NHTSA 14V500000 · Aug 13, 2014
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. Filed under Savana Campaign NHTSA 14V117000 · Mar 17, 2014
May 15, 201313V225000	Fuel system, other A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V225000 What's wrong 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. Risk A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire. 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. Filed under Savana Campaign NHTSA 13V225000 · May 15, 2013
May 6, 201111V275000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A DAMAGED BRAKE HOSE MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKES AND INCREASE THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V275000 What's wrong GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A CLEARANCE CONDITION IN WHICH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE TIRE OR WHEEL RIM. IF THE BRAKE HOSE REPEATEDLY CONTACTS THE TIRE OR WHEEL RIM, A HOLE COULD BE WORN IN THE BRAKE HOSE. Risk A DAMAGED BRAKE HOSE MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKES AND INCREASE THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL SECURE THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. Filed under Savana 1500 Campaign NHTSA 11V275000 · May 6, 2011

Merged from NHTSA model names: Savana, Savana 1500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Fuel/propulsion system	1	25	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	25	0
Air bags	1	25	0
Vehicle speed control	1	25	1

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 Cargo 1500, Savana Cargo 3500, Savana Passenger 1500, Savana Passenger 2500, Savana Passenger 3500 12 Pass, Savana Passenger 3500 15 Pass.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“When starting out in morning the motor runs but doesn't seem to have enough fuel pressure to run the truck but after a few seconds it seems to recover and takes off.”
Filed 08/15/2018 · ODI 11120158
Electronic stability control (ESC)
“Broke down 5 or 6 times due to this brought it in for issues after one year. Just shut down due to stabilatrac error”
Filed 07/04/2016 · ODI 10882484
Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc savana 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign number:14v117000 (air bags ) and stated that the authorized dealer installed the incorrect air bag components.”
Filed 08/26/2014 · ODI 10628348

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2011 GMC Savana recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 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 2011 GMC Savana recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, other, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), 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 2011 GMC Savana?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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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