2012 GMC SAVANA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 GMC Savana has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most often report issues related to air bag deployment, fuel system defects, steering components, electrical wiring, and fire extinguisher equipment based on recall notices.
There are seven recalls affecting various safety and operational systems on this model. The recalls involve air bags, steering gear, fuel system components, electrical wiring, and fire extinguisher equipment. Each recall addresses a specific defect that poses risks ranging from injury during a crash to fire hazards.
Recalls- Air bags deployment. (NHTSA 11V543000) The second stage of the dual-stage air bag may not inflate in a severe frontal impact in 1798 vehicles manufactured June to October 2011. This increases the risk of occupant injury. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge.
- Steering gear pitman shaft. (NHTSA 12V112000) In 6159 vehicles, the steering gear pitman shaft may fracture due to inadequate hardening, risking loss of steering and a crash. GM will inspect and replace the pitman shaft if necessary free of charge starting April 2012.
- Fuel system solenoid connector. (NHTSA 13V225000) About 1791 CNG-equipped vans have fuel shut-off solenoid connectors that may corrode and short, potentially causing overheating and fire. Dealers will replace solenoid assemblies, fuel pump fuses, and adjust wiring free of charge.
- Fuel system regulator leak. (NHTSA 14V500000) 3345 CNG vehicles may leak natural gas from the high pressure regulator, increasing fire or explosion risk. Dealers will replace the regulator free of charge.
- Passenger instrument panel impact. (NHTSA 14V117000) Across 303,013 vans, the instrument panel may not absorb impact adequately below air bag deployment threshold, raising injury risk to unbelted front passengers. Dealers will modify the panel free of charge.
- Electrical wiring for HVAC. (NHTSA 23V247000) In 150,830 incomplete cutaway vehicles, unused HVAC blower motor wiring can corrode and overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will seal affected circuits at no cost.
- Fire extinguisher defect. (NHTSA 18V267000) In 6154 vehicles, plastic-handle or push button fire extinguishers may clog or detach nozzles, preventing proper discharge and potentially causing injury during a fire. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free of charge from Kidde.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety-related recalls on the 2012 GMC Savana may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent safety defects and recall issues could be grounds for legal recourse.
2012 GMC SAVANA Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
473090
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 GMC SAVANA
150830 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2012 GMC SAVANA
6154 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2012 GMC SAVANA
303013 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
2012 GMC SAVANA
3345 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.
Risk: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
2012 GMC SAVANA
1791 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
Risk: A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
2012 GMC SAVANA
6159 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 GMC SAVANA
1798 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE DUAL-STAGE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE IN A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. ACCORDINGLY, THE AIR BAGS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Complaints
No complaints found.