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2010 Gmc Savana problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1)

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Complaints
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Recalls
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Service bulletins
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Crashes reported
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Fires reported
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Deaths

Safety recalls (4)

Electrical System:wiring 2023-04-06 · campaign 23V247000 · 150,830 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment 2018-04-26 · campaign 18V267000 · 6,154 vehicles

Defect: 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,

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal 2014-03-17 · campaign 14V117000 · 303,013 vehicles

Defect: 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

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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2010-04-06 · campaign 10V138000 · 4,485 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Fix: 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.

Service bulletins (1,552)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va

Showing the 6 most recent of 1,552 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2016-06-27 · Wheels · 87,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc savana school buses. the contact stated that the vehicle had dual rear wheels where the sidewalls touched. the contact stated that california law does not allow school bus wheels to touch at all. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000. …”

2010-04-29 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 4 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc savanna. the contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, he noticed the side view mirrors were defective and distorted. he was unable to see out of either mirror. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there were no failures and the mirrors were manufacturer to specification. t…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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