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GMC Savana 3500

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

548

Active records

Recalls

84

Active records

TSBs

3,369

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

34

Crashes

36

Fires

14

Top reported issues — GMC Savana 3500

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Condition issue

226

Operating state

134

Braking behavior

105

Safety restraint issue

52

Vibration/harshness

46

Reporting mechanism

43

Fluid issue

38

Driver assistance issue

36

Safety restraint behavior

34

Noise

33

Steering behavior

33

Access/entry issue

30

Thermal issue

29

Engine behavior

28

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

25

Lighting behavior

22

Ride/handling behavior

20

Performance issue

14

Wiper/washer behavior

12

Starting behavior

11

Electrical issue

9

Smell

7

Recent change

5

HVAC behavior

4

Infotainment behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

3

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2005 GMC SAVANA

Filed Oct 12, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I was in a crash today october 12th 2026 and the airbags failed to deploy it was a front end collision that resulted in the motor shutting off

2014 GMC SAVANA CUTAWAY VAN

Filed Sep 26, 2026


The brakes have failed. There is a leak in the brake line. The truck is available for inspection. Driver safety and public safety was at risk as without brakes the truck cannot stop. Dealer refuses to inspect truck. Truck has not been inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance representative or others at this time. No warning light or message preceded the brake failure.

2017 GMC SAVANA

Filed Sep 10, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I was involved in a company car wreck on July 23 2026 I got hurt the airbags didn't deploy at all

2022 GMC SAVANA

Filed May 26, 2026


The transmission in my 2022 GMC Savana experiences severe harsh shifting during normal driving conditions. The issue is most noticeable between 1st–2nd gear and 2nd–3rd gear, with 2nd gear being especially problematic. The vehicle jerks and slams aggressively into gear during acceleration, causing unstable driving behavior and hesitation. In addition, when coming to a complete stop, the vehicle jerks forward unexpectedly. When accelerating again from a stop, the transmission jerks hard once…

2016 GMC SAVANA

Filed Aug 29, 2025


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 say a stop sign where I need to cross multiple lanes of traffic. I would have been a sitting duck…

2015 GMC SAVANA

Filed Aug 18, 2025


While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!!

2001 GMC SAVANA

Filed Jul 24, 2025


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

2018 GMC SAVANA

Filed Mar 10, 2025


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 diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the vehicle…

2019 GMC SAVANA

Filed Mar 6, 2025


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 [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2007 GMC SAVANA

Filed Feb 27, 2025


Crash

See attached document for complaint.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.