https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the GMC Savana. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:33 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2125436 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2121634 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!! https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2113526 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2113527 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2113528 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2072530 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 diagnos https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2071590 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 [XX https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2069677 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2064805 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT See Attached Document https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2040495 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 tak https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-2003916 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Power steering lines leaking and hydroboost. Third vehicle in fleet with 64000 miles and same issue. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1974217 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, power steering, and sensors had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and ref https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1974218 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, power steering, and sensors had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and ref https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1919975 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work OK except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The AC stopped working, The wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to high and stayed on after the car is turn off. I took my car to the dealer 3 days ago and they are no https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1919976 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work OK except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The AC stopped working, The wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to high and stayed on after the car is turn off. I took my car to the dealer 3 days ago and they are no https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1919977 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work OK except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The AC stopped working, The wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to high and stayed on after the car is turn off. I took my car to the dealer 3 days ago and they are no https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1910746 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT I had a new front windshield sold by PGW installed by Coughlin Auto Glass in Deer Lodge Montana in November - December 2022. I immediately noticed that the windshield did not allow RED LIGHT to pass through the tinted area. This is most likely due to a manufacturing defect and is dangerous. Unfortunately I did not have time to argue with the installer about a replacement until now, as I have bee https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1901791 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of th https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1892948 Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Tire size P 245/75 R 16 Was transporting church members (8) to church function on enter state when the tire blew out for no apparent reason. No more than 1000 miles ware on tires. The blow out caused damage to rear radiator causing overheating and damaging engine https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1892950 Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Tire size P 245/75 R 16 Was transporting church members (8) to church function on enter state when the tire blew out for no apparent reason. No more than 1000 miles ware on tires. The blow out caused damage to rear radiator causing overheating and damaging engine https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1884096 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact stated that he rented a 2019 GMC Savana from Penske Truck Rental at (1460 Thorne Rd, Tacoma, WA 98421) and the battery shorted out and the vehicle was unable to start. The Penske company sent out a tech who was able to jump-start the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to his residence; however, the vehicle was unable to start the next morning. Penske was called and replaced the bat https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1866516 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The ABS Control Unit is faulty for the second time on this vehicle, with only 28,174 miles on it. The first time was 11/09/20 at 24,156 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1851112 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1832279 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT GM theft system engaged leaving me stranded multiple times including on a remote mountain side. I was only able to get a cell signal by walking a few KM's down the road in the middle of the night to call for help. When I was able to get a hold of the dealer in the morning, they instructed me on how to "relearn" the key code and drive the van to the dealership. They cut a new key and sent me on my https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1820022 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT My airbag light will come on randomly . I had it scanned and its coming up as a DTC . https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1820023 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT My airbag light will come on randomly . I had it scanned and its coming up as a DTC . https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1762972 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2019 GMC CUTAWAY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARPED RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR WAS WARPED. THE CONSUMER STATED AN EMAIL WAS IMMEDIATELY SENT TO THE DEALER MAKING THEM AWAR OF THE DEFECT. THE DEALER ADVISED IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. BUT, THE WARRANTY WAS DENIED STATING THAT THE DEFECT WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CUSTOMER USE. THE CONSUMER R https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1759634 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Have taken it to the GMC dealership over seven times with same issue. They refuse to fix problem due to not being able to replicate it. Losing steering and braking issue is getting worse. This is a LARGE HEAVY TRUCK and GM refuses to help fix. This is very disturbing. Has to be something in the drive train. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1759635 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Have taken it to the GMC dealership over seven times with same issue. They refuse to fix problem due to not being able to replicate it. Losing steering and braking issue is getting worse. This is a LARGE HEAVY TRUCK and GM refuses to help fix. This is very disturbing. Has to be something in the drive train. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-savana#complaint-1741242 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE I PURCHASED IN THE PENSKE PARKING LOT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE IT TO THE FREEWAY. VEHICLE FELT FINE, ENGINE LOOKED GOOD, REAR TIRES WERE WORN, BUT I WAS TOLD THEY CONFORMED TO DOT STANDARDS. AFTER THE PURCHASE I STARTED TO DRIVE IT HOME. WHEN I GOT ON THE FREEWAY, I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK ABOVE 50 MILES PER HOUR WITH OUT SEVERE VIBRATIONS. THE TRUCK ALSO PULLED TO THE RI