GMC Savana problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 32 recalls on file for the GMC Savana (2005–2026).
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 32
- Model years
- 21
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every GMC Savana model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Savana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Body & Structure |
| 2021 Savana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Steering |
| 2020 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Savana | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2018 Savana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2017 Savana | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2016 Savana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Steering |
| 2015 Savana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Airbags |
| 2014 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2013 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 2012 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2011 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2010 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2009 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2008 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Savana | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Airbags |
| 2006 Savana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Savana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Visibility & Wipers |
Most common GMC Savana problem areas (all years)
- Steering6 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain5 complaints
- Airbags4 complaints
- Wheels & Tires3 complaints
- Engine3 complaints
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Suspension2 complaints
- Brakes2 complaints
- Body & Structure2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
Complaint trend
GMC Savana recalls
Risk: A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inaccurate gear selection may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A tire with sidewall damage may experience sudden air loss or driver loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly welded head restraint can result in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Risk: An improperly welded door impact beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
Risk: If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Risk: If the low tire pressure telltale is not illuminated at the correct tire pressure, the driver may have less time to react to a low-tire-pressure situation, which could affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle in certain situations and could increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Risk: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Risk: A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Risk: If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.
Risk: If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.
Other GMC models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology