Recall 16V700000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 16V700000. Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. 40 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured without an inside rearview mirror and with a right-hand convex exterior review mirror. These vehicles are required to have either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right-hand flat exterior rearview mirrors. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will instal a right-hand flat rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16036.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2016 | Check VINs |
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2017 | Check VINs |
| GMC | SAVANA | 2016 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHEVROLET, GMC from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V166000 | Mar 19, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | AIR BAGS | 2,819 |
| 26V129000 | Mar 5, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11,807 |
| 26V127000 | Mar 5, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | TIRES | 857 |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | EQUIPMENT | 5,485 |
| 26V085000 | Feb 13, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 43,743 |
| 26V083000 | Feb 12, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 1,055 |
| 26V031000 | Jan 22, 2026 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | PARKING BRAKE | 20 |
| 25V878000 | Dec 18, 2025 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 81,177 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V856000 | Dec 11, 2025 | GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 1,120 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 16V700000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796074 | Mar 23, 2018 | 2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side exte… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.