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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.
The 2014 GMC Savana has 6 recalls, the most serious being two electrical fire risks: power window switches that can corrode, overheat, and melt, and unused rear HVAC wiring on cutaway models that can corrode and overheat when left exposed.
The window switch fire risk is covered by two overlapping recalls affecting the same underlying defect, where liquid intrusion leads to corrosion and heat buildup in the switch itself. On the occupant safety side, front passenger airbags on vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less may not deploy in lower-speed crashes, leaving an unbelted front passenger without full protection in a collision that falls below the deployment threshold. There is also a concern with the onboard fire extinguishers on certain vehicles: the extinguisher may fail to discharge properly when needed, leaving occupants without a functional suppression tool during a fire. On the equipment side, certain incomplete vehicles built for final-stage conversion were shipped without a tire pressure monitoring system, meaning the driver receives no warning when one or more tires drops below safe pressure, which raises the risk of a blowout or loss of control.
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.
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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.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid can get into the power window switches, causing corrosion and electrical resistance. The switch can overheat, smoke, or melt, risking fire.
What the fix does
The driver's side window switch will be replaced with one that has better protection against liquid getting inside.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid can leak into the driver's power window switch, causing corrosion and high electrical resistance that may prevent the window from operating.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side window switch at no cost to you.
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
These vehicles were shipped without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which monitors tire pressure and alerts you if a tire is underinflated.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the TPMS hardware and software at no cost to fully equip your vehicle with this safety system.
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.
