NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Savana 1500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

413

Active records

Recalls

67

Active records

TSBs

3,251

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

20

Crashes

23

Fires

13

Top reported issues — GMC Savana 1500

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Condition issue

180

Operating state

88

Braking behavior

86

Safety restraint issue

43

Reporting mechanism

34

Fluid issue

33

Driver assistance issue

29

Vibration/harshness

29

Access/entry issue

28

Thermal issue

25

Safety restraint behavior

24

Noise

20

Steering behavior

18

Engine behavior

16

Ride/handling behavior

15

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

14

Lighting behavior

11

Performance issue

10

Smell

8

Starting behavior

8

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Electrical issue

6

HVAC behavior

3

Recent change

3

Powering on/off behavior

2

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 GMC SAVANA

Filed May 26, 2026


The transmission in my 2022 GMC Savana experiences severe harsh shifting during normal driving conditions. The issue is most noticeable between 1st–2nd gear and 2nd–3rd gear, with 2nd gear being especially problematic. The vehicle jerks and slams aggressively into gear during acceleration, causing unstable driving behavior and hesitation. In addition, when coming to a complete stop, the vehicle jerks forward unexpectedly. When accelerating again from a stop, the transmission jerks hard once…

2016 GMC SAVANA

Filed Aug 29, 2025


6L80 transmission has failed @ 109,000 miles. At a stop light, in drive, vehicle would not move in drive or reverse. After switching back and forth transmission finally started to work and was able to limp to a dealership. Did not realize how big this issue is with this transmission until mine failed prematurely. I thank God that mine happened at a stop light and not when trying to accelerate at a say a stop sign where I need to cross multiple lanes of traffic. I would have been a sitting duck…

2015 GMC SAVANA

Filed Aug 18, 2025


While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!!

2001 GMC SAVANA

Filed Jul 24, 2025


I don't know sometimes wrong with the electrical issue before I got to dive into it I had got some damages from death or vandalism

2018 GMC SAVANA

Filed Mar 10, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure light was illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to restart. The Police Department was called, and the Officer helped to push the vehicle out of the roadway. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the vehicle…

2019 GMC SAVANA

Filed Mar 6, 2025


Sales of this vehicle is currently being attempted. Fraudulant odometer tampering. Vehicle dash reads 70948mi. Carfax shows a consistent progression of mileage. As of october 8th 2024 the actual mileage reported 269,208. This is a federal crime. [XXX] is the seller on facebook marketplace. [XXX] 's business is Premier Motorsports LLC 2800 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250. [XXX] 's phone number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2007 GMC SAVANA

Filed Feb 27, 2025


Crash

See attached document for complaint.

2022 GMC SAVANA

Filed Feb 12, 2025


See Attached Document

2019 GMC SAVANA

Filed Nov 15, 2024


The contact owns a 2019 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the failure on YouTube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact called OnStar and was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken…

2021 GMC SAVANA

Filed Jul 1, 2024


Power steering lines leaking and hydroboost. Third vehicle in fleet with 64000 miles and same issue.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.