Recall 16V184 covers 321 2014-2016 Savana and Express incomplete vehicles shipped without TPMS. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 321 2014-2016 Savana and Express incomplete vehicles because they were shipped to final-stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system. Without that system, the driver is not warned about underinflated tires, which increases crash risk; GMC dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire pressure monitoring system, or TPMS, is the system that watches tire air pressure while the vehicle is in use. On the 2014-2016 GMC Savana and Express incomplete vans in this recall, that system was supposed to be present before the final vehicle was completed. Its normal job is to turn on a warning light when tire pressure drops below the required level.
The problem is that these incomplete vans were shipped without TPMS installed. The documents given to final-stage manufacturers did not clearly match the product information for the 159 inch wheelbase vans, so the final builders completed the vehicles without adding the system. That left the finished vehicles out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 138 for tire pressure monitoring.
An owner will not get the TPMS warning light because the system is missing. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the Savana and Express van lines across the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, all tied to the tire pressure monitoring system.
| 2015 GMC Savana | tire |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Express | tire |
| 2014 GMC Savana | tire |
| 2015 Chevrolet Express | tire |
| 2016 Chevrolet Express | tire |
| 2016 GMC Savana | tire |
| Units affected | 321 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Without TPMS, the driver does not get an automatic alert when one or more tires are under inflated. Driving on under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash, so check tire pressure manually and schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 GMC Savana or Express is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule the free TPMS hardware and software installation.
- Bring the recall notice if GMC mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V184 when you call.
- Drive with extra attention to tire pressure until the TPMS repair is complete, since the vehicle lacks the warning system for underinflated tires.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a GMC technician installs the hardware and software needed to equip the vehicle with a tire pressure monitoring system. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related TPMS repair, GMC's submitted reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your prior repair paperwork to the service desk and ask how the reimbursement claim is handled for recall 16V184.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 30, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 1, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 25, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V184?
Recall 16V184 covers 321 2014-2016 GMC Savana and Express incomplete vehicles shipped without a tire pressure monitoring system. Without TPMS, the driver is not alerted when a tire is under inflated, which increases crash risk. Dealers will install the needed hardware and software for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 GMC Savana or Express is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V184. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule TPMS hardware and software installation. Reference GM recall number 15819 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GMC dealers will install the hardware and software needed to equip the vehicle with TPMS free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the driver does not receive a TPMS alert when one or more tires are under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases crash risk. Until the repair is complete, check tire pressure manually and schedule the free dealer repair if your VIN is included.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Savana or Express is included, then contact a franchised GMC dealer and reference recall 16V184.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V184000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V184 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V184000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →