2010 GMC SAVANA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 GMC SAVANA
The 2010 GMC SAVANA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 GMC SAVANA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2010 GMC SAVANA, potentially affecting up to 464,482 vehicles.
Recall 23V247000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 150,830 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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....
View full details →Recall 18V267000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,154 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer...
View full details →Recall 14V117000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 303,013 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front...
Consequence: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may...
View full details →Recall 10V138000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 4,485 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 GMC SAVANA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC SAVANA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANA SCHOOL BUSES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL REAR WHEELS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS TOUCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SCHOOL BUS WHEELS TO TOUCH AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANA SCHOOL BUSES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL REAR WHEELS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS TOUCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SCHOOL BUS WHEELS TO TOUCH AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND DISTORTED. HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF EITHER MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES AND THE MIRRORS WERE MANUFACTURER TO SPECIFICATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 300.
Safety Rating for the 2010 GMC SAVANA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 GMC SAVANA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 GMC SAVANA
General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 GMC SAVANA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
070601016F — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
150089004B — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable...
15801 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CONDITION Certain 2010-2016 model year Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2011-2013 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD, 2015-2016 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD, 2011-2012 model year GMC Sierra HD, 2015 model year GMC Sierra HD vehicles equipped with Duramax diesel engine (RPO LGH or LML) and Ambulance Upfitter or Fire Truck Upfitter...
SC-14652 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CHEVROLET/GMC: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED HEATER RESISTANCE OR REDUCTANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DUE TO AN OFFSET IN TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF DIESEL EMISSION REDUCTION FLUID TANK RESERVOIR, CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2010-12 EXPRESS, SAVANA, 2011-12...
SC-14653 — ENGINE
GMC/CHEVROLET: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) DUE TO INDIRECT FUEL INJECTOR WILL HAVE LOW FLOW OR BE STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION. MODEL 2010-14 EXPRESS, SAVANA, 2011-14 SIERRA HD, SILVERADO HD. *PE
SC-14634 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GMC/CHEVROLET: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE FUEL PUMP HAS AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND/OR OVERHEATING CONDITION, IN SOME VEHICLES, WHEREBY ITS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE OF FUEL PUMP MODULE BATTERY TERMINAL. MODEL 2010-14 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE UPDATED 10/7/15 *CN
14370 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Special Coverage Adjustment ? Plugged EGR Cooler
PIP5007D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with engine Regular Production Option Code LGH or LML may have an Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician will need to complete the current Service Information diagnostic for any current Diagnostic Trouble Codes or symptoms...
14-06-04-005 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This information bulletin advises of a new tool used to aid in installing Duramax glow plugs.
PIP-4942-B — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
GMC/CHEVROLET: AT BOTTOM OF FLYWHEEL HOUSING, A LEAK IS FOUND, CAUSING A FUEL ODOR, DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO HIGH PRESSURE LINE FITTING OR FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. 2010-2015 EXPRESS, SIERRA, SAVANA, SILVERADO. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 GMC SAVANA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAVANA
- 2005 GMC SAVANA — 16 complaints
- 2006 GMC SAVANA — 8 complaints
- 2007 GMC SAVANA — 7 complaints
- 2008 GMC SAVANA — 4 complaints
- 2009 GMC SAVANA — 2 complaints
- 2010 GMC SAVANA (current)
- 2011 GMC SAVANA — 1 complaint
- 2012 GMC SAVANA — 4 complaints
- 2013 GMC SAVANA — 2 complaints
- 2014 GMC SAVANA — 1 complaint
- 2015 GMC SAVANA — 2 complaints
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