Model year 2021 · Chevrolet

2021 Chevrolet Express recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Express — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on April 6, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EXPRESS, EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Express, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V247000	April 6, 2023	Electrical System › Wiring
21V189000	March 18, 2021	Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › CablesPark outside
21V115000	February 25, 2021	Tires

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V247000Manufacturer no. N222386050

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: April 6, 2023
Owner notification: May 2, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 150,830 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V247000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V189000Manufacturer no. N202325160

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: March 18, 2021
Owner notification: April 16, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 10,154 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: EXPRESS

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. The positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove a portion of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block assembly attachments, free of charge. If too much of the tab had been removed during prior servicing, the battery cable will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325160.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V189000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V115000Manufacturer no. N212329050

Tires

Report received by NHTSA: February 25, 2021
Owner notification: March 22, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 33,838 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: EXPRESS

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Safety risk

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V115000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 6, 2023.