YearToAvoid

2022 GMC Savana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2022 GMC Savana has a complaint index of 58, ranking 9th of 20 model years for reported problems. NHTSA lists 2 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, covering transmission control module software and HVAC wiring.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
58/100
#9 of 20 Savana years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
2
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Structure & Body
Best nearby year
2006
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

Top 2022 GMC Savana problems

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

  1. Structure & Body1 (50%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

2022 GMC Savana complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2025May 2026
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to May 2026; peak Feb 2025 (1).

2022 GMC Savana recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V839000Nov 7, 2024Transmission & Powertrain77,824 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242471620.

  2. 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.

2022 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
2020No verdict002—
2021No verdict5323—
2022No verdict5822—
2023No verdict502—
2025No verdict1104—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Savana reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 Savana a complaint index of 58, placing it 9th out of 20 model years, which is a mid-range result rather than a standout good or bad year.
What problems does the 2022 GMC Savana have?
NHTSA complaints split evenly between Structure & Body and Transmission & Powertrain issues, with one complaint recorded in each area.
Does the 2022 GMC Savana have a transmission recall?
Yes. Recall 24V839000 covers incorrect transmission control module software that GM says can cause harsh shifting, reduced power, or unintended deceleration.
Are there other recalls on the 2022 GMC Savana?
Yes, recall 23V247000 addresses improperly sealed rear HVAC blower motor wiring on Savana Cutaway variants.
How does the 2022 Savana compare to other Savana years?
Its complaint index of 58 is lower than flagged years like 2017 (100, Avoid) and 2016 (89, Avoid), but no verdict has been assigned to 2022 in this data.

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.