GMC Savana years to avoid and best years
There are not enough GMC Savana years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (0 complaints). The GMC Savana 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Data as of .
2024
2025–26
GMC Savana reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market GMC Savana. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2024 Most | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | — |
| 2017 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 12.5 |
| 2016 → | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | 12.5 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 12.6 |
| 2014 → | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | 13.7 |
| 2013 → | 0 | 0 | 9 | — | 13.8 |
| 2012 → | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | 13.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
Generations
- Body styles
- Cargo van, Passenger van, Cutaway
- Oil
- 5W-30 (dexos1; gasoline engines) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/75R16 (common US cargo/passenger fitments)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-387 covers certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles: one or both rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass, which fails to meet FMVSS 226 ejection-mitigation requirements. Dealers replace tempered glass with laminated glass as needed. Recall 18V-509 covers certain 2018 Express and Savana vans whose tire-pressure monitoring system may be calibrated to warn at 37 PSI instead of 41 PSI; dealers check and reprogram the remote control door lock receiver when the placard and module disagree. Recall 18V-295 covers certain 2014-2017 Express and Savana vans with power windows where liquid can corrode the driver-side window switch and raise fire risk; dealers replace that switch. Recall 23V-247 covers certain 2003-2023 Express and Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles with unused rear HVAC blower wiring that can corrode and overheat; dealers seal the circuit at the left B-pillar.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Savana year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (0 complaints).
How do GMC Savana owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough GMC Savana years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which GMC Savana years are too early to compare?
The GMC Savana 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a GMC Savana use?
The 2018 US Savana owner manual specifies SAE 5W-30 oil meeting dexos1 for gasoline engines, about 6.0 qt with filter.
What engine oil does a US GMC Savana use?
5W-30 (dexos1; gasoline engines) With filter, about 6.0 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US GMC Savana?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/75R16 (common US cargo/passenger fitments) and rear 245/75R16 (common US cargo/passenger fitments); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.