2007 GMC Savana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 GMC Savana has a complaint index of 95, ranking 2nd worst out of 20 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, making up 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 92,414.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 20 Savana years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 13 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2007 GMC Savana problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (50%)
- Airbags1 (17%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Steering1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes fail to respond during deceleration or stopping attempts, in one case leading to a low-speed crash into the vehicle ahead.
- ABS system failure reported, with a sensor identified by a dealer technician as the cause.
- Brake booster and brake booster lines described as defective, leaving the vehicle unable to slow down properly.
- Ignition key warning switch failed, preventing the engine from starting, in a vehicle that also reportedly lost control at highway speed.
2007 GMC Savana recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V247000Apr 6, 2023Electrical System150,830 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
- NHTSA 09V272000Jul 6, 2009Other185 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
- NHTSA 09V270000Jul 6, 2009Other185 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
2007 GMC Savana fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Savana years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 GMC Savana reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Savana a complaint index of 95, the second-worst of the 20 model years with data, and it carries an Avoid verdict based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 GMC Savana?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 3 of 6 complaints (50%), including reports of brake failure and ABS sensor issues, with a median failure mileage of 92,414.
- Does the 2007 GMC Savana have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Savana, covering an electrical/HVAC wiring issue and two wheelchair lift campaigns; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 Savana compare to other model years?
- The 2007 model ranks 2nd worst of 20 years with a complaint index of 95, behind only the 2017 Savana at 100, while years like 2014 (16) and 2011 (21) report far fewer complaints.