GMC Savana Recalls (2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026)

What recalls does the GMC Savana have?

• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express Steering Recall (26V399)
  June 23, 2026 · 26,541 vehicles · Steering

  The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened.

  Risk: A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 Chevrolet Express Steering Column Recall (26V345)
  May 28, 2026 · 232 vehicles · Steering

  The gear shifter may provide inaccurate gear selection feedback to the driver due to an incorrectly manufactured steering column assembly.

  Risk: Inaccurate gear selection may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Until the remedy is performed, owners are advised to visually verify the shift position indicator each time a gear is selected and always use the parking brake when the vehicle is parked.

• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express Tire Sidewall Recall (26V127)
  March 5, 2026 · 857 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  These vehicles may be equipped with a tire with sidewall damage.

  Risk: A tire with sidewall damage may experience sudden air loss or driver loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect all tire sidewalls and replace tires with sidewall damage, free of charge.

• 2025 Chevrolet Express Head Restraint Recall (25V299)
  May 8, 2025 · 32 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front passenger seat head restraint may have been improperly welded to the seat frame.

  Risk: An improperly welded head restraint can result in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Chevrolet Express Body Door Recall (25V087)
  February 13, 2025 · 82 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The impact beam located in the driver's side door may have improper welds.

  Risk: An improperly welded door impact beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side door, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Express Drivetrain Software Recall (24V839)
  November 7, 2024 · 77,824 vehicles · Transmission

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 GMC Savana Wiring Recall (23V247)
  April 6, 2023 · 150,830 vehicles · Electrical 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.

  Fix: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Express Battery Cable Recall (21V189) Park outside
  March 18, 2021 · 10,154 vehicles · Electrical System

  6L gasoline engines. The positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.

  Risk: A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.

• 2021 Chevrolet Express Tire Recall (21V115)
  February 25, 2021 · 33,838 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

  Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

Which Savana parts are recalled most?

Which Savana model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Savana for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 9 GMC Savana campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized GMC dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Savana owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

2021 GMC Savana owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11576635

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

2021 GMC Savana owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11576635

The transmission in my 2022 GMC Savana experiences severe harsh shifting during normal driving conditions. The issue is most noticeable between 1st–2nd gear and 2nd–3rd gear, with 2nd gear being especially problematic. The vehicle jerks and slams aggressively into gear during acceleration, causing unstable driving behavior and hesitation.

2022 GMC Savana owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11740083

Can a recall make your Savana a lemon in California?

Owners of a GMC Savana often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All GMC recalls

Other GMC models with recalls

• Acadia: 10 recalls
• Canyon: 10 recalls
• Hummer EV Pickup: 8 recalls
• Hummer EV SUV: 3 recalls
• Savana: 9 recalls
• Sierra 1500: 14 recalls
• Sierra 2500: 10 recalls
• Sierra 3500: 9 recalls
• Sierra EV: 7 recalls
• Terrain: 6 recalls
• Terrain NA: 2 recalls
• Yukon: 22 recalls
• Yukon XL: 19 recalls

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