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2011 GMC Savana
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2011 GMC Savana

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Complaints filed

4

Reports to NHTSA, 2011

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

14

EPA estimate

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (25% of 4 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (25%).

Air Bags25% · 1 report
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)25% · 1 report
Fuel/Propulsion System25% · 1 report
Vehicle Speed Control25% · 1 report

Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10628348.

Individual complaint reports(4)

Showing the 4 most recent reports
Fuel/Propulsion SystemAug 2018 · ODI 11120158Details +

WHEN STARTING OUT IN MORNING THE MOTOR RUNS BUT DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE ENOUGH FUEL PRESSURE TO RUN THE TRUCK BUT AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT SEEMS TO RECOVER AND TAKES OFF. DOESN'T SEEM SAFE WHEN PULLING ON TO STREET OR HIGHWAY. IT HAPPENS EVERY MORNING ON FIRST STARTUP.

Reported
Aug 2018
Incident date
Jan 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Jul 2016 · ODI 10882484Details +

BROKE DOWN 5 OR 6 TIMES DUE TO THIS BROUGHT IT IN FOR ISSUES AFTER ONE YEAR. JUST SHUT DOWN DUE TO STABILATRAC ERROR

Reported
Jul 2016
Incident date
Feb 2012
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10882484 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2014 · ODI 10628348Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V117000 (AIR BAGS ) AND STATED THAT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALLED THE INCORRECT AIR BAG COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE AIR BAG UNTIL THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE SENSOR ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG INTERMITTENTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. UPDATED 10/10/14*CN

Reported
Aug 2014
Incident date
May 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10628348 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2012 · ODI 10469009 · crashDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT THEN PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE, AS SHE CRASHED INTO A WALL AT 14 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALSO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000.

Reported
Aug 2012
Incident date
Jun 2012
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 10469009 at NHTSA →

Recalls(5)

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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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Fuel System · 13V225000Details +

General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.

Risk: A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.

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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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Fuel System · 14V500000Details +

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.

Risk: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. 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 14321.

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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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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
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111613
Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger)4.8L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111713
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111612
Savana 3500 2WD (cargo)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive101612
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive101612
Savana 2500 2WD (cargo)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive101612

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

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2011 GMC Savana: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2011 GMC Savana?

Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 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 2011 GMC Savana?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (25% of complaints) and electronic stability control (esc) (25%).

How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Savana have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2011 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 2011 GMC Savana get?

The EPA rates the 2011 GMC Savana between 12 and 17 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.