GMC Savana 3500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the GMC Savana 3500, across 13 model years (1997–2015). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
GMC Savana 3500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Savana 3500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Savana 3500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Savana 3500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Savana 3500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Savana 3500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 Savana 3500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2006 Savana 3500: 1 complaint, 3 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 3500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Savana 3500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2014 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Traction Control System | |
| 2010 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2007 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 Savana 3500 | 1 | 3 | — | Seats | |
| 2005 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2000 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1999 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Savana 3500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (3), 2005 (3), 2003 (3). 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 3500?
Electrical System, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Savana 3500 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.