The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V138000·Announced 2010-04-06

GM Recalls 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans for Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because a generator defect could cause an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential engine compartment fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

General Motors has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, specifically the 2500, 3500, and 4500 series. The recall affects 4,485 vehicles.

The defect involves a condition where the generator may develop a low resistance short within the voltage regulator. This short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect generators free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 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
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck / Van
Hazard
Affected units
4,485

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EXPRESS
  • SAVANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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