Recall 23V247 covers 150,830 2003-2023 GMC Savana and Express Cutaway Van vehicles for rear HVAC wiring corrosion. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 150,830 2003-2023 Savana and Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van incomplete vehicles with unused wiring for an optional rear HVAC system. Exposed connectors and wiring can corrode and overheat, raising the risk of a fire; GMC dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The body wiring harness on 2003-2023 Savana and Express Cutaway Van incomplete vehicles includes wiring for an optional rear HVAC blower motor. That blower motor moves air through a rear heating and air-conditioning system when one is installed. The wiring should carry power only through sealed connectors that keep moisture away from the circuit.
On affected vehicles, the rear HVAC blower motor wiring at the left side B-pillar was supplied even when the rear HVAC system was not used. Exposed connectors or cut wires were left unsealed. Moisture can reach the circuit, corrosion builds up, and electrical resistance turns into excessive heat. GM found that this condition can lead to a fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a light, smell, noise, or blower problem to appear before the circuit overheats.
Who's affected?
Spans Savana and Express Cutaway Van models across the 2003-2023 model years, all tied to body wiring.
| 2007 GMC Savana | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2020 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2018 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2017 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2016 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2015 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2014 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2012 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2005 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2012 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2010 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2004 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2018 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2022 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2007 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2021 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2009 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2008 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2003 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2011 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2010 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2009 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2004 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2019 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2003 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van | wiring |
| 2016 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2014 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2005 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2006 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2011 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2013 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2015 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2020 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2021 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2022 GMC Savana | wiring |
| 2023 GMC Savana | wiring |
| Units affected | 150,830 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated rear HVAC blower motor circuit increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer about safe use until the work is complete. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2023 GMC Savana or Express Cutaway Van is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule the free rear HVAC blower motor circuit sealing.
- Ask the dealer to seal the exposed left side B-pillar HVAC wiring that can corrode, overheat, and raise fire risk.
- Bring the owner letter if it arrived. If not, reference recall number 23V247 when you call.
- Park away from structures until the dealer completes the repair if you smell smoke, see heat damage, or notice electrical burning near the rear HVAC wiring.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a GMC technician properly seals the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar so unused rear HVAC connectors and wiring are protected from corrosion and overheating. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. GM's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring repair invoices, receipts, and related documentation to the service desk, or ask GMC customer service how to submit a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 6, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| April 6, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 2, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 22, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V247?
Recall 23V247 covers 150,830 2003-2023 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van incomplete vehicles with unused rear HVAC blower motor wiring. Exposed connectors can corrode and overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits for free.
What should I do if my 2003-2023 GMC Savana or Express Cutaway Van is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V247. If it is, contact a franchised GMC or Chevrolet dealer to schedule the rear HVAC blower motor circuit sealing repair. Reference recall number 23V247 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy says dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits free of charge. Use a franchised GMC or Chevrolet dealer for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The unused rear HVAC blower motor circuit can corrode and overheat when exposed connectors and wiring are left unsealed. GMC's filed consequence for recall 23V247 says an overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Savana or Express Cutaway Van is included, then call a franchised GMC or Chevrolet dealer and reference recall number 23V247.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V247000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V247 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V247000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →