NHTSA recall 10V096000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 10V096000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 10012 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2010-03-12 |
| Owners notified | 2010-03-12 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 9137 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The 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.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 10012.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2009-05-26 to 2009-06-10. |
|---|---|
| 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2009-07-27 to 2009-08-31. |
| 2010 GMC SANANA | Built 2009-07-27 to 2009-08-31. |
| 2009 GMC SAVANA | Built 2009-05-26 to 2009-06-10. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| PI0754G | 2024-08-17. Service bulletin. This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic. |
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| PI0754A | 2024-04-29. Service bulletin. Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots. |
| PIT5099G | 2023-12-26. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| PIT4417H | 2023-12-26. Service bulletin. Swapping Outside Rearview Mirrors RPOs DL8 / DL3 / DPN. |
| PIT5099A | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance. |
| PIT4417H | 2023-11-20. Service bulletin. Swapping Outside Rearview Mirrors RPOs DL8 / DL3 / DPN. |
| PI0754F | 2023-03-03. Service bulletin. This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic. |
| PIP5540J | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance. |
| PIC5260F | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks. |
| PIT5099F | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.