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Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway van wiring fire risk

NHTSA campaign 23V247000 · Reported 2023-04-06 · General Motors, LLC

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious, since the stated risk is fire; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside, but have the wiring sealed as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

These are cutaway vans — the bare chassis and cab sold to be finished off as a box truck, shuttle, or camper. They were wired ahead of time for an optional rear heating and air-conditioning system. If that system was never fitted, the connectors and wires for the blower motor are left open and unused. Sitting exposed like that, the circuit can corrode and overheat, which GM says raises the risk of a fire. A dealer will seal the wiring properly.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Call Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 and ask about recall N222386050; letters were mailed May 2, 2023.
3. The dealer seals the rear heating and air-conditioning wiring at the left side pillar free of charge.

Affected vehicles (3)

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary
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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.