GMC Savana years to avoid
The GMC Savana years to avoid are 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
449
Total complaints
59
Recall campaigns
1994–2026
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Savana years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 70 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 64 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 63 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 45 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 39 |
Every Savana year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 12 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 17 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 23 | 11 | |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 70 | 2 | |
| 1999avoid | 64 | 2 | |
| 1998avoid | 39 | 2 | |
| 1997avoid | 63 | 2 | |
| 1996avoid | 45 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst GMC Savana years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Savana years to avoid are 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the GMC Savana?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Savana years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC Savana have?
Across all model years, the Savana has 59 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 449 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.