GMC Savana 2500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC Savana 2500, across 12 model years (1999–2015). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
GMC Savana 2500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Savana 2500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Savana 2500: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Savana 2500: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Savana 2500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Savana 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 Savana 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2004 Savana 2500: 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 2500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Savana 2500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2010 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2009 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2008 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2007 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2005 Savana 2500 | 4 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2004 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2003 Savana 2500 | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2000 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Savana 2500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (5), 2005 (4), 2009 (2). 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 2500?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Savana 2500 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.