2003–2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van & GMC Savana Electrical System Recall 23V247000 (Chevrolet N222386050)

NHTSA recall 23V247000 (Chevrolet recall N222386050) covers about 150,830 2003–2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van & GMC Savana vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V247000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

150,830
vehicles affected (potential)
2003–2023
model years
Apr 6, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: 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.

The risk

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

Status: NHTSA lists May 2, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Chevrolet recall number N222386050

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V247000 as N222386050. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N222386050 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van2003–2023—
GMC Savana2003–2023All Savana recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 6, 2023
Owner notification
May 2, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
General Motors, LLC

Check your VIN for 23V247000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V247000 is open, call any Chevrolet dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V247000 or N222386050). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V247000?

NHTSA recall 23V247000 (Chevrolet recall N222386050) covers about 150,830 2003–2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van & GMC Savana vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V247000?

NHTSA's record for 23V247000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V247000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V247000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 2, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Chevrolet recall number for 23V247000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N222386050. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N222386050) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V247000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V247000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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