YearToAvoid

2020 GMC Savana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2020 GMC Savana has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year in the lineup, ranking 20th (best) out of 20 model years. It has 2 recalls, covering an HVAC wiring issue and a tire inspection campaign.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#20 of 20 Savana years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
0
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
—
Best nearby year
2006
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

Top 2020 GMC Savana problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2020 GMC Savana recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles

    Tires

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

2020 compared with other Savana years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018No verdict7437—
2019Avoid7955—
2020No verdict002—
2021No verdict5323—
2022No verdict5822—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 GMC Savana reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Savana has a complaint index of 0 with zero complaints logged, making it the lowest-complaint year among the 20 model years with data.
What recalls affect the 2020 GMC Savana?
NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2020 Savana: one for rear HVAC blower motor wiring that needs sealing, and one covering tire inspection and replacement on certain GM vehicles including the Savana.
How does the 2020 Savana compare to other years?
The 2020 model ranks 20th of 20 years by complaint index, the best position in the lineup, while years like 2017 (complaint index 100) and 2007 (complaint index 95) rank worst.
Does the 2020 GMC Savana have any do-not-drive recalls?
No. Neither of its two recalls is flagged as a do-not-drive or park-outside recall according to NHTSA data.
What is the top problem area for the 2020 Savana?
NHTSA complaint data lists no top problem area for the 2020 Savana, consistent with its zero recorded complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.