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2010 GMC Savana
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2010 GMC Savana

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Complaints filed

7

Reports to NHTSA, 2010

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

14

EPA estimate

Known issues

Wheels issues lead owner complaints (29% of 7 reports), followed by electrical system (14%).

Wheels29% · 2 reports
Electrical System14% · 1 report
Engine14% · 1 report
Service Brakes14% · 1 report
Unknown Or Other14% · 1 report
Visibility14% · 1 report

Share of all 7 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10876899, ODI 10876902.

Individual complaint reports(7)

Showing the 7 most recent reports
Electrical SystemMay 2017 · ODI 10983371Details +

WHILE OPERATING MY VAN IT WOULD HESITATE AND MISSED THREE WOULD BE INTERMITTANT FIRING ISSUES. 2,4,6,8 ON DIAGNOSTIC REPORT IT SAID MISFIRING. I REPLACED ALL INJECTORS, COIL PACKS, COIL WIRES, AND ALL SPARK PLUGS. I WAS STILL HAVING THE MISFIRE ON 2, 4, 6, 8. I TOOK IT INTO PAT OBRIEN CHEVY AND THEY SAID IT WAS ECM WHICH A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON 2010 GMC SAVANNAS. THE BULLETIN #1451B. THE ECM # 86AAF7K23177BCWL. PART # 368850 SERVICE #12633238. MODULE 12633238 $344.01 LABOR $ 400.95 I HAVE REPAIR RECEIPTS IF NEEDED. [XXX] [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?*JB

Reported
May 2017
Incident date
May 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10983371 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJan 2017 · ODI 10946910Details +

I HAVE 5 GMC VEHICLES 2007 YUKON 2010 DENALI TRUCK AND 2011 YUKON DENALI SUV ALL HAVE CRACKED DASHES. I REPLACED ONE, BUT REALIZED ITS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED I COULD CAUSE AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG. THE RATTLING HAS CAUSED ISSUES WITH MY ONSTAR AND RADIO. I HAVE A 2001 1500 WITH NO DASH ISSUES AND A 2001 SAVANAH WITH NO ISSUES.

Reported
Jan 2017
Incident date
May 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10946910 at NHTSA →
WheelsJun 2016 · ODI 10876899Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANA SCHOOL BUSES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL REAR WHEELS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS TOUCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SCHOOL BUS WHEELS TO TOUCH AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

Reported
Jun 2016
Incident date
Oct 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10876899 at NHTSA →
WheelsJun 2016 · ODI 10876902Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANA SCHOOL BUSES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL REAR WHEELS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS TOUCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SCHOOL BUS WHEELS TO TOUCH AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

Reported
Jun 2016
Incident date
Oct 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10876902 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesApr 2015 · ODI 10706277Details +

REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINE BEGAN LEAKING JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO FAIL AND SHIFTING TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES ONLY WHICH ENABLED ME TO DRIVE IT SLOWLY TO A GM REPAIR SHOP. SEEMS LIKE A VEHICLE WITH JUST 17,559 MILES ON IT SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING A FAILED BRAKE LINE. REPAIR COST WAS $443.62 WITH THE GM SHOP STATING THAT THE GAS TANK HAD TO BE REMOVED TO FIX THE LEAK. SERVICE WRITER CLAIMS THE BRAKE LINE WAS CONTACTING OTHER BODY PARTS WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. *TR

Reported
Apr 2015
Incident date
Apr 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10706277 at NHTSA →
EngineJan 2014 · ODI 10561168 · fireDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANNA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND FIRE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000. UPDATED 02/27/14*LJ UPDATED 02/27/14

Reported
Jan 2014
Incident date
Jan 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 10561168 at NHTSA →
VisibilityApr 2010 · ODI 10328025Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND DISTORTED. HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF EITHER MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES AND THE MIRRORS WERE MANUFACTURER TO SPECIFICATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 300.

Reported
Apr 2010
Incident date
Apr 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10328025 at NHTSA →

Recalls(4)

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Electrical SystemJun 2023 · 23V247000Details +

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.

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Electrical SystemJun 2010 · 10V138000Details +

GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS 2500, 3500 AND 4500 SERIES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE GENERATOR MAY DEVELOP A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR.

Risk: THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT GENERATORS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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Air Bags · 14V117000Details +

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Risk: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.

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Equipment · 18V267000Details +

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.

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A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo)4.3L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive152017
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo)5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131815
Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger)5.3L 8-cylAll-Wheel Drive131714
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo)5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131714
Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger)5.3L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131714
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo)5.3L 8-cylAll-Wheel Drive131714
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo)5.3L 8-cylAll-Wheel Drive131714

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2010 GMC Savana: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2010 GMC Savana?

Owners filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 GMC Savana. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2010 GMC Savana?

The most-reported problem areas are Wheels (29% of complaints) and electrical system (14%).

How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Savana have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2010 GMC Savana, covering components such as electrical system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2010 GMC Savana get?

The EPA rates the 2010 GMC Savana between 14 and 17 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.