2009 GMC Savana: recalls and complaints

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• 23V2470006 Apr 2023Electrical System / Wiring
• 18V26700026 Apr 2018Equipment
• 14V11700017 Mar 2014Air Bags / Frontal
• 12V16900017 Apr 2012Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 10V20500013 May 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 10V09600012 Mar 2010Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
• 09V2700006 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 09V2720006 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

1. 23V247000Received 6 Apr 2023. 150,830 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N222386050. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 May 2023.

2. 18V267000Received 26 Apr 2018. 6,154 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 18146. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jun 2018.

3. 14V117000Received 17 Mar 2014. 303,013 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14082. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 May 2014.

4. 12V169000Received 17 Apr 2012. 34 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 chevrolet express, 2009 GMC savana, and 2010 ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift’s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

   Report filed by MAIN MOBILITY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2012.

5. 10V205000Received 13 May 2010. 133 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on chevrolet express and GMC savana chassis from october 2007 through may 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

   Report filed by MAIN MOBILITY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2010.

6. 10V096000Received 12 Mar 2010. 9,137 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. The driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 10012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2010.

7. 09V270000Received 6 Jul 2009. 185 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

   Report filed by MAIN MOBILITY, INC..

8. 09V272000Received 6 Jul 2009. 185 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

   Report filed by MAIN MOBILITY, INC..

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

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Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

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Date of the newest complaint

8 Dec 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19940
2. 19950
3. 19962
4. 19971
5. 19981
6. 19991
7. 20002
8. 20010
9. 20020
10. 200311
11. 20047
12. 20055
13. 20067
14. 20073
15. 20087
16. 20098
17. 20104
18. 20115
19. 20127
20. 20139
21. 20147
22. 20154
23. 20167
24. 20176
25. 20187
26. 20195
27. 20202
28. 20213
29. 20222
30. 20232
31. 20254
32. 20263

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 GMC Savana?

469,671 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the GMC Savana have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 58 recall campaigns for the GMC Savana, model years 1994 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2009 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2009 GMC Savana name most often?

Electrical System: 1 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 GMC Savana open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.