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
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Complaints by model year

12005220072009201120131201535201725201922021220232026
NHTSA complaints per GMC Savana model year. Click a bar for details.

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

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Savana00003—
2025 Savana00004—
2023 Savana00002—
2022 Savana20002Body & Structure
2021 Savana20003Steering
2020 Savana00002—
2019 Savana50005Electrical System
2018 Savana20007Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2017 Savana51016Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Savana31007Steering
2015 Savana10004Airbags
2014 Savana00007—
2013 Savana00009—
2012 Savana00007—
2011 Savana00005—
2010 Savana00004—
2009 Savana00006—
2008 Savana00002—
2007 Savana21001Airbags
2006 Savana00001—
2005 Savana10001Visibility & Wipers

Most common GMC Savana problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Airbags
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

2023
Complaints about the GMC Savana received by NHTSA each month.

GMC Savana recalls

  • Recall 26V399000Jun 23, 202626,541 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    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.

  • Recall 26V345000May 28, 2026232 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Inaccurate gear selection may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V127000Mar 5, 2026857 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: A tire with sidewall damage may experience sudden air loss or driver loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V299000May 8, 202532 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An improperly welded head restraint can result in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

  • Recall 25V087000Feb 13, 202582 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An improperly welded door impact beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V839000Nov 7, 202477,824 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V247000Apr 6, 2023150,830 vehiclesModel years 2005–2023

    Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V189000Mar 18, 202110,154 vehiclesModel years 2021

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

  • Recall 21V115000Feb 25, 202133,838 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    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.

  • Recall 19V644000Sep 6, 201991,399 vehiclesModel years 2019

    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.

  • Recall 19V428000Jun 11, 2019325 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V387000May 23, 20191,159 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

    Risk: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.

  • Recall 18V655000Sep 21, 201830,448 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.

  • Recall 18V509000Aug 2, 201894 vehiclesModel years 2018

    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.

  • Recall 18V295000May 3, 2018207,483 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V267000Apr 26, 20186,154 vehiclesModel years 2009–2018

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V700000Sep 29, 201640 vehiclesModel years 2016

    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.

  • Recall 16V184000Apr 1, 2016321 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    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.

  • Recall 13V544000Oct 30, 20151,808 vehiclesModel years 2013

    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.

  • Recall 14V614000Oct 1, 2014106,307 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V500000Aug 13, 20143,345 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

  • Recall 14V117000Mar 17, 2014303,013 vehiclesModel years 2009–2014

    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.

  • Recall 13V225000May 15, 20131,791 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

  • Recall 13V147000Apr 17, 2013885 vehiclesModel years 2013

    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.

  • Recall 13V010000Jan 14, 2013980 vehiclesModel years 2013

    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