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GMC Savana: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 18 model years of the GMC Savana on record, 2000 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (39, most often about service brakes). 2003 has the most recall campaigns (11). 2003 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (8).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2017 0 0 0 — 13 MPG
2016 0 0 0 — 13 MPG
2015 0 0 0 — 12 MPG
2014 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2013 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2012 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2011 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2010 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2009 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2008 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2007 3 13 3 SERVICE BRAKES 14 MPG
2006 7 10 0 STEERING 14 MPG
2005 5 23 0 SERVICE BRAKES 14 MPG
2004 7 18 3 SERVICE BRAKES 14 MPG
2003 11 36 8 SERVICE BRAKES 13 MPG
2002 0 23 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 MPG
2001 0 19 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 MPG
2000 2 39 6 SERVICE BRAKES 15 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the GMC Savana

Questions

Which GMC Savana year has the most complaints?
Of 18 model years of the GMC Savana on record, 2000 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (39, most often about service brakes).
Which GMC Savana year has the most recalls?
2003 has the most recall campaigns (11).
Which GMC Savana years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.