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2015 GMC Savana
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2015 GMC Savana

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Complaints filed

6

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

13

EPA estimate

Known issues

Exterior Lighting issues lead owner complaints (33% of 6 reports), followed by air bags (17%).

Exterior Lighting33% · 2 reports
Air Bags17% · 1 report
Equipment17% · 1 report
Power Train17% · 1 report
Visibility17% · 1 report

Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10948619, ODI 10760288.

Individual complaint reports(6)

Showing the 6 most recent reports
Air BagsAug 2025 · ODI 11681380Details +

While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!!

Reported
Aug 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Power TrainApr 2021 · ODI 11413912Details +

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND BETWEEN 35 TO 45 MPH HAS A ROUGH VIBRATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT OR DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES WILL SOMETIMES FEEL DIFFERENT AND THE PEDAL WILL SHAKE.

Reported
Apr 2021
Incident date
Apr 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11413912 at NHTSA →
VisibilityAug 2018 · ODI 11119630 · fireDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SAVANA. WITHIN A WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ODOR OF BURNING WIRES. THE DEALER (CHUCK NICHOLSON GMC, 135 W BROADWAY ST, DOVER, OH 44622, (330) 735-6049) WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V295000 (VISIBILITY). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO WAIT TO DETERMINE WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PROVIDE THE REPAIR PART BECAUSE IT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME OF WHEN THE PART WAS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Reported
Aug 2018
Incident date
May 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
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EquipmentApr 2018 · ODI 11089348Details +

2015 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A LEAK IN THE CONDENSER. *LD *JS

Reported
Apr 2018
Incident date
Apr 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11089348 at NHTSA →
Exterior LightingJan 2017 · ODI 10948619Details +

FROM BRAND NEW, I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE HEADLAMPS OF THIS $65000 TRUCK. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHECK THEM AND THEY SAID THEY WERE FUNCTIONING AS EXPECTED. YOU CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT. THE LIGHT THAT THEY EMIT IS VERY DIM AND DOES NOT LIGHT UP THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU. EVEN ON BRIGHT I CAN'T SEE WELL. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH ANIMALS SINCE I CAN'T SEE THEM UNTIL THE LAST SECOND.

Reported
Jan 2017
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10948619 at NHTSA →
Exterior LightingAug 2015 · ODI 10760288Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO VIEW THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. MA 10/15/2015 *CN

Reported
Aug 2015
Incident date
May 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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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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VisibilityMar 2018 · 18V295000Details +

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. 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 18155.

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TiresJan 2016 · 16V184000Details +

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. 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 15819.

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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 3500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111613
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)4.8L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111713
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111613
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)4.8L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111713
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111613
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive111612
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive101512
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo)6.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive101512

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

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2015 GMC Savana: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 GMC Savana?

Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 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 2015 GMC Savana?

The most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (33% of complaints) and air bags (17%).

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Savana have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2015 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 2015 GMC Savana get?

The EPA rates the 2015 GMC Savana between 12 and 13 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.