Recall 10V138000: 2010 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 6, 2010

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

4,485vehicles

Model years

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 has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2010 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans 2500, 3500 and 4500 series. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the generator may develop a low resistance short within the voltage regulator.

Possible consequence

The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect generators if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 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.

• 2010 Chevrolet Express15 complaints
• 2010 GMC Savana3 complaints