2013 GMC Savana: recalls and complaints

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• 23V2470006 Apr 2023Electrical System / Wiring
• 18V26700026 Apr 2018Equipment
• 13V54400030 Oct 2015Equipment / Other / Labels
• 14V50000013 Aug 2014Fuel System, Other
• 14V11700017 Mar 2014Air Bags / Frontal
• 13V22500015 May 2013Fuel System, Other
• 13V14700017 Apr 2013Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler
• 13V01000014 Jan 2013Electrical System / Ignition
• 13V0010002 Jan 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission

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. 13V544000Received 30 Oct 2015. 1,808 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 13365. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2015.

4. 14V500000Received 13 Aug 2014. 3,345 units.

   Fuel System, Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14321.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14321 / 14758. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2015.

5. 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.

6. 13V225000Received 15 May 2013. 1,791 units.

   Fuel System, Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 13139/FA13GM001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Aug 2013.

7. 13V147000Received 17 Apr 2013. 885 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013. The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2013. Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878. Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.

   Report filed by Explorer Van Company, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 2013-1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2013.

8. 13V010000Received 14 Jan 2013. 980 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicles, manufactured November 14, 2012, through November 20, 2012. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the Park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2013. For more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 12332. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Feb 2013.

9. 13V001000Received 2 Jan 2013. 54,686 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 12331. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jan 2013.

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

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

3 Sep 2015

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 2013 GMC Savana?

523,492 units in 9 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. 9 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 GMC Savana name most often?

Tires: 2 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 GMC Savana open?

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