Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V138000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/2010 to 03/20/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4485 | 04/12/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/06/2010 | 04/06/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 10091. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PI-0334 | 12/01/2010 | 10037884 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| PI-0334 | 12/01/2010 | 10037884 | Gm: the dome light is inoperative. the air bag light is on and the door ajar light is on. this is likely caused by a wiring harness. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| RB-10402 | 01/01/2011 | 10038574 | Ready | 06/21/2011 | |
| RB-10402 | 01/01/2011 | 10038574 | Gm: wires in a harness have been reversed in the emission control system causing an excessive amount of pollutants released. *rm | 06/21/2011 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIP-4819 | 08/01/2010 | 10036344 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: ses light due to p0300-p0308 and engine misfires; inspect plug wire. this may be the result of a loose spark plug wire of the cylinder with current and/or history misfires. *pe | 03/14/2011 | |