GMC Savana 1500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the GMC Savana 1500, across 16 model years (1997–2015). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
GMC Savana 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Savana 1500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Savana 1500: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Savana 1500: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Savana 1500: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Savana 1500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Savana 1500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2006 Savana 1500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Savana 1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Savana 1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2014 Savana 1500 | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 Savana 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2011 Savana 1500 | 3 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Savana 1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 Savana 1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 Savana 1500 | 3 | 1 | — | Visibility | |
| 2006 Savana 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2005 Savana 1500 | 4 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 Savana 1500 | 5 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2003 Savana 1500 | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 Savana 1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2001 Savana 1500 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2000 Savana 1500 | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Savana 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1997 Savana 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Savana 1500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (6), 2004 (5), 2000 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Savana 1500?
Service Brakes, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Savana 1500 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.