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Campaign 10V240 Posted June 4, 2010 1,365,070 units

2006-2009 Chevrolet Vehicles Recall 10V240: Washer Fire

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V240 covers 1,365,070 2006-2009 Chevrolet vehicles and listed models for heated washer module fire risk. Repair is free at franchised Chevrolet dealers.

Chevrolet recall 10V240 covers 1,365,070 2006-2009 vehicles, including Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, and Silverado 3500 models equipped with a heated washer fluid system. The module can overheat, melt surrounding plastic, ignite, and start a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The heated washer fluid system on affected 2006-2009 Chevrolet vehicles is an electrical module that warms windshield washer fluid before it is sprayed on the glass. It uses a control circuit and a fluid chamber, so the system has both electrical parts and plastic parts close to heat.

GM previously added a fuse to the control circuit harness to address an electrical short in the printed circuit board. New thermal incidents were then reported after that change. In this failure, the module's thermal protection feature does not control heat as intended, and the plastic around the washer fluid chamber can distort or melt.

There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not told to expect a light, message, odor, or washer-system symptom before the module overheats.

Who's affected?

Spans pickups, SUVs, sedans, and crossovers from 2006-2009, all tied to the electrical system.

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical system
2008 GMC Yukon Xl electrical system
2007 Cadillac Escalade Esv electrical system
2008 Hummer H2 electrical system
2007 Hummer H2 electrical system
Units affected1,365,070

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

The heated washer module can ignite and start a fire. If your VIN is included, use extra caution and schedule the recall work soon; the repair removes and disables the module that creates the fire risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2009 Chevrolet vehicle with a heated washer fluid system is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask about recall number 10V240 and confirm the free heated-washer-fluid-module removal.
  3. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, give the dealer recall number 10V240 when you schedule service.
  4. Avoid using the heated washer fluid system until the dealer permanently disables and removes the module that created the fire risk.
  5. Keep the owner's manual update with your vehicle records after the repair.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician permanently disables and removes the heated washer fluid module. The technician also inserts an updated owner manual page that documents the feature has been removed from the vehicle. GM listed June 11, 2010 as the safety recall start date, but the available repair status is not confirmed in the supplied campaign details. The dealer repair will be free once available.

Timeline

June 4, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
June 11, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V240?

Recall 10V240 covers 1,365,070 2006-2009 vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system that can overheat at the module and start a fire. Chevrolet dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Yukon Xl, Escalade Esv, H2, Suburban, Escalade Ext, Sierra, Silverado 3500, Dts, Lucerne, Yukon, Tahoe, Escalade, Outlook, Acadia, Cts, Enclave, or Traverse is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V240. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the heated washer fluid module removal. Reference recall number 10V240 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 10V240, the dealer will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module and add the updated owner manual page free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 10V240?

The heated washer fluid module can ignite and start a fire. The recall repair removes that fire risk by permanently disabling and removing the module. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair and avoid using the heated washer fluid feature.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall number 10V240.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V240000
Chevrolet customer service1-866-608-8080
NHTSA recall #10V240
NHTSA recall # (full)10V240000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →