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Chevrolet Express Recall 18V295: Liquid leak can corrode window switch and raise fire risk

NHTSA campaign 18V295, reported May 3, 2018, 207,483 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch on certain vans. The leak can cause corrosion, which leads to high electrical resistance in the switch.

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall, and should have the switch checked as soon as possible.

GM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driver's side window switch free of charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V295General Motors LLC
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. 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 18155.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express2014201520162017
GMC Savana2014201520162017