Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Express 2010
- Gmc Savana 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V138000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,485
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2010 to Mar 20, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- 10216
Notes
GM recall no. 10216. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Steering Jun 23, 2026
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Steering May 28, 2026
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Tires Mar 5, 2026
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Seats May 8, 2025
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Structure Feb 13, 2025
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train Nov 7, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.