Model year record

2010 Chevrolet W-Series recalls & problems

The 2010 Chevrolet W-Series has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJun 19, 2013

Equipment

Recall 13V2590001,774 vehicles

Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

Components: Equipment; Electrical system

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Visibility/wiper	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility/wiper
WINDOWS INSTANTLY FOG UP WHEN DRIVING UP AND DOWN HILLS RIGHT AROUND 32 DEGREES. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY SO IT WOULD COST 100$ TO REPROGRAM HEATER.YOU CAN NOT SEE OUT OF ANY WINDOW WHEN THIS HAPPENS INSTANTLY
Nov 20, 2014 · 40,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.