Chevrolet general motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans 2500, 3500 and 4500 series.
The short version
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT GENERATORS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-138.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Chevrolet Express |
| 2010 | GMC Savana |
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