GM Recalls 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana for HVAC Knob Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles due to a defect in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The vehicles were built with HVAC control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft, causing the driver to lose the ability to control the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation.

If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility and could possibly result in a crash. The recall involves approximately 9,137 vehicles.

Dealers will replace all HVAC control knobs free of charge. The safety recall began on March 11, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET, GMC EXPRESS, SAVANA, SANANA

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Category

Vehicle — Commercial Van

Hazard

• visibility-reduction
• crash-risk

Affected units

9,137

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