2009 GMC Savana 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 GMC Savana 3500. That is the most of any Savana 3500 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 150,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 GMC Savana 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 118,602 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 118,602 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 GMC Savana 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 GMC Savana 3500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel tank corrodes and leaks fuel on roadway
Fleet vehicle i for service thought tire was bad, under closer inspection, weld failed causing rim to split from inner mounting hub causing 3/-1/2 inch crack at tire bead. I have been in business for 22 years i have never seen a failure like this, i will keep the rim in case you want it for study.
When towing a trailer with my 1 ton gm van down hill and braking the front end shakes almost uncontrollably. The manufacturer knows about it as they have it in the owners manual. They claim the brakes get hot and to down shift the van. They also say failure to do so could result in a complete loss…
Other GMC Savana 3500 years
← 2007 Savana 3500 · 2010 Savana 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Savana 3500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Savana 3500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 GMC Savana 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 GMC Savana 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 3500 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.