2023 GMC Savana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 GMC Savana has 0 NHTSA complaints on file and 2 recall campaigns, giving it a complaint index of 5, the lowest among the 20 model years with data. It ranks 19th out of those years from worst to best, meaning only one year fares better.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #19 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
- —
Top 2023 GMC Savana problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2023 GMC Savana recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
2023 compared with other Savana years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 GMC Savana reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2023 GMC Savana and a complaint index of 5, the lowest of any year with data. It ranks 19th out of 20 model years from worst to best.
- Does the 2023 GMC Savana have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Savana. One covers a transmission control module software issue that can cause harsh shifting or unintended deceleration, and the other covers improperly sealed rear HVAC wiring on cutaway models.
- What problems do owners report with the 2023 GMC Savana?
- NHTSA shows no owner complaints filed for the 2023 Savana, so no specific problem pattern is documented for this year.
- How does the 2023 Savana compare to other Savana years?
- With a complaint index of 5, the 2023 Savana ranks better than every other Savana year except one; by contrast, 2017 has the highest complaint index at 100 and an Avoid verdict.
- Are either of the 2023 Savana recalls a do-not-drive recall?
- No. Neither of the 2 recalls for the 2023 GMC Savana is marked as a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.