2015 GMC Savana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 GMC Savana has a complaint index of 68 and ranks 7th worst out of 20 model years for this model. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints, with airbags as the top reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 68/100
- #7 of 20 Savana years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 11 city / 16 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 GMC Savana problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (50%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2015 GMC Savana recalls
4 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 18V295000May 3, 2018Visibility & Wipers207,483 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
- NHTSA 18V267000Apr 26, 2018Other6,154 vehicles
Equipment
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
2015 GMC Savana fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 11 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 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.
2015 compared with other Savana years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 GMC Savana reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 2 owner complaints and a complaint index of 68 for the 2015 Savana, ranking it 7th worst among the 20 model years with data. That places it below several other years such as 2014 and 2011, which had lower complaint index scores.
- Does the 2015 GMC Savana have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Savana, covering the electrical system, visibility and wipers, other components, and suspension, wheels and tires. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2015 GMC Savana?
- Airbags account for 50% of the reported complaints for this model year, tied with visibility and wipers issues at 50% as well, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- How does the 2015 Savana compare to other model years?
- Its complaint index of 68 is lower than 2017 (100), 2016 (89), and 2005 (84), all of which carry an Avoid verdict, but higher than years like 2014 (16) and 2011 (21).
- What fuel economy does the 2015 GMC Savana get?
- EPA rates the 2015 Savana at 13 mpg combined (11 city / 16 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,000.