Recall 10V096000: 2009–2010 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 12, 2010

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

9,137vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. The driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

Possible consequence

If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could possibly result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all hvac control knobs free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Chevrolet Express10 complaints
• 2010 Chevrolet Express15 complaints
• 2009 GMC Savana2 complaints