The 2009 GMC Savana has 6 recalls, the most serious being unused wiring for an optional rear HVAC system that can corrode and overheat, raising the risk of a fire.
On vehicles converted with Ricon S Series or K Series L-Model wheelchair lifts, the lift platform can overrun the vehicle floor level and stop at an angle steep enough to tip a wheelchair occupant or cause someone standing on the platform to fall. There is also a concern with the front passenger airbag: in a low-speed crash that does not trigger airbag deployment, an unbelted front passenger faces a higher risk of injury from striking the instrument panel. The HVAC control knobs on certain vehicles can fracture and spin freely on their shafts, leaving the driver unable to adjust heating, cooling, or ventilation. Some vehicles were equipped with fire extinguishers that may not function when needed, which could worsen a fire situation rather than help contain it.
At a glance
What can fail
Exposed wiring and connectors for an optional rear heating and air-conditioning system can corrode and overheat when the blower motor circuit is left unused.
What the fix does
Dealers will seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left B-pillar to prevent corrosion and overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fire extinguisher may clog and fail to discharge, or require excessive force to use. In some models, the nozzle may detach forcefully, potentially causing injury and making the extinguisher inoperable.
What the fix does
GM will provide a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Contact your vehicle manufacturer's customer service to arrange the replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a frontal crash below the airbag trigger speed, an unbelted front passenger's head hitting the instrument panel could experience excessive deceleration, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will install energy-absorbing trim on the passenger instrument panel and replace the front passenger seat belt retractor on 2012-2014 model year 1500 series vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a frontal crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger's head may strike the instrument panel above the passenger air bag. The panel may not absorb this impact adequately, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel at no cost to improve impact absorption and occupant protection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's up function has a software problem. If you release the up button before the lift reaches its floor-level limit, the lift may continue moving upward past its normal stopping point.
What the fix does
Main Mobility will send you an operation bulletin and training DVD at no cost. A software fix is being developed and will be installed free by authorized dealers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The HVAC control knobs may crack and spin freely on their shafts, preventing you from adjusting heating, cooling, or ventilation. This can disable the defrost system, reducing windshield visibility.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace all HVAC control knobs with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
