The 2010 GMC Savana has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a voltage regulator fault in vehicles with a 145-amp alternator that can overheat and ignite an engine compartment fire, and corroding wiring in the optional rear HVAC blower motor circuit on cutaway models that can also catch fire.
On the safety equipment side, the airbag system may not deploy in lower-speed crashes, leaving an unbelted front passenger with less protection than expected. There is also a recall covering certain fire extinguishers included with the vehicle: the extinguisher may fail to discharge properly, which reduces its usefulness if a fire actually breaks out.
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.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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 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
A low resistance short can develop inside the voltage regulator of the alternator. If the circuit does not shut off, the short can generate enough heat to cause an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the alternator and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The voltage regulator inside the 145 amp alternator can develop an internal short circuit. If this short doesn't break the circuit, it can generate excessive heat and potentially cause an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the alternator and replace it if the voltage regulator short is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
