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Vehicle recall 10V138000 · April 6, 2010

Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana

General motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vans 2500, 3500 and 4500 series.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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
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.
Notes
GM recall no. 10216. 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
10V138000
Reported to NHTSA
April 6, 2010
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
10216
Owner notification
April 12, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
4,485
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Recall 10V138000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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