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SevereNHTSA·25V087000·Announced 2025-02-13

GM Recalls 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans for Door Welds

General Motors is recalling 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because improper welds on the driver's side door impact beam may reduce occupant protection in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper welds on the door impact beam) that may fail to protect occupants in a crash, meeting the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. The recall addresses a defect where the impact beam located in the driver's side door may have improper welds.

An improperly welded door impact beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the driver's side door free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 800-462-8782. GM's internal recall number is N242490780. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SAVANA, EXPRESS
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Van
Hazard
Affected units
82

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)

  • SAVANA
  • EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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