TSB: CHEVROLET EXPRESS, SAVANA (2016–2020)

Bulletin PIP5800 — April 7, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIP5800
ManufacturerCHEVROLET
ModelsEXPRESS, SAVANA
Model Years2016–2020
Date IssuedApril 7, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAMay 17, 2021
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Vehicles Affected20 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This Preliminary information communicates some customers may comment that the vehicle exhibits a lack of power when driving up grades or after the vehicle has been idling for long periods of time in high ambient temperatures (90 degrees or

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC SAVANA 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC SAVANA 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC SAVANA 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC SAVANA 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHEVROLET dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIP5800) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.