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GMC Savana Recall 23V247: Unused Wiring Can Corrode and Overheat, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V247, reported April 6, 2023, 150,830 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain incomplete Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vans, model years 2003 through 2006 in this recall, are equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system. When the rear HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused, its connectors and wiring are exposed, and the circuit can corrode and overheat.

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall, even if the vehicle seems to run normally.

Dealers will seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V247General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
GMC Savana200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023