Recall 13V225 affects 1,791 2011-2013 GMC Savana and Express vans for CNG fuel shut-off connector corrosion and shorting. Repair is free at a franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 1,791 2011-2013 Savana and Express cargo vans with IMPCO-installed CNG fuel systems because the fuel shut-off solenoid connector at the CNG tank can corrode and short. A short can overheat the connector and increase the risk of fire; the GMC dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The compressed natural gas, or CNG, fuel system on these 2011-2013 GMC Savana and Express cargo vans uses a shut-off solenoid at the fuel tank. That solenoid is an electrically controlled valve. Its job is to open when the van needs fuel flow and close when the system needs to stop fuel at the tank.
The problem is at the electrical connector for that shut-off solenoid. The connector can corrode. Corrosion creates an unintended path for electrical current, which forms a short circuit at the tank connection instead of letting the solenoid circuit work cleanly.
The filing does not list an owner-noticeable symptom before the connector fails. There is no warning sign before failure. If the van has the original CNG system covered by recall 13V225, the VIN decides whether this connector issue applies.
Who's affected?
Spans the Savana and Express vans across the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years, all tied to the fuel system.
| 2011 GMC Savana | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Express | fuel system |
| 2013 GMC Savana | fuel system |
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | fuel system |
| 2012 GMC Savana | fuel system |
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | fuel system |
| Units affected | 1,791 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short at the connector can overheat and increase the risk of fire. If your VIN is included, avoid delaying the recall repair and contact a franchised GMC dealer for instructions before continued use. Repair will be free at any franchised GMC dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 GMC Savana or Express CNG van is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised GMC dealer to ask about the free CNG fuel-system repair.
- Schedule the solenoid-assembly, fuel-pump-fuse, and wiring-routing repair that addresses connector corrosion and overheating risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V225 when you call.
- Avoid parking near heat sources if you smell fuel or see signs of electrical overheating, and call GMC customer service before driving further.
What happens at the repair
The remedy identified for this recall is replacement of the fuel shutoff solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses, followed by adjustment of the wiring routing near the compressed natural gas tank. At the dealer or fleet service location, a GMC technician addresses the corroded connector and short risk by replacing those parts and rerouting the wiring as directed by the recall procedure. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 15, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V225?
Recall 13V225 covers 1,791 2011-2013 GMC Savana and Express cargo vans with IMPCO-installed CNG fuel systems. Corrosion at the fuel shut-off solenoid connector can create a short, overheat the connector, and increase fire risk. GMC dealers perform the repair for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2013 GMC Savana or Express is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 13V225. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer or fleet service desk and reference recall 13V225. The repair replaces the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusts the wiring routing.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V225, GMC dealers and fleet service centers replace the affected solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjust the wiring routing free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. NHTSA campaign 13V225 says corrosion at the CNG tank fuel shut-off solenoid connector can form a short. That short can overheat the connector and increase the risk of fire. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this van used?
The free recall repair still applies. A recall follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the 2013 owner notice, check your VIN, then give recall 13V225 to the GMC dealer or fleet service desk when you schedule the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V225000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-353-3867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V225 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V225000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →