2018 GMC Savana: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 GMC Savana: 7 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
7 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #18V267000 · 2018 · 6,154 vehicles
What's wrong: 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:…
Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
Tires Vehicle recall #18V509000 · 2018 · 94 vehicles
What's wrong: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) May be incorrectly calibrated, causing the TPMS warning lamp to illuminate when tire pressure reaches 37 psi, not 41 psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
Why it matters: If the low tire pressure telltale is not illuminated at the correct tire pressure, the driver May have less time to react to a low-tire-pressure situation, which could affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle in certain situations and could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will check the psi information on the remote control door lock receiver (rcdlr) and tire placard match, and if the information is different the rcdlr will be reprogrammed. This repair will be done free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018.
Electrical Vehicle recall #18V655000 · 2018 · 30,448 vehicles
What's wrong: If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the ccm May overheat.
Why it matters: If the ccm overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the ccm to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #19V387000 · 2019 · 1,159 vehicles
What's wrong: One or both of the rear-quarter windows May be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Why it matters: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V428000 · 2019 · 325 vehicles
What's wrong: Unicell body company Inc. (unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet express and GMC savanna, 2018-2019 hino 155, Ford econoline and transit and Isuzu npr, and 2018 Ram promaster-based vehicles equipped with asa electronics voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors May revert back to the factory default settings which May cause the camera image to be reversed.
Why it matters: The driver May inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Unicell will work with asa electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019.
Tires Vehicle recall #21V115000 · 2021 · 33,838 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V247000 · 2023 · 150,830 vehicles
What's wrong: When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Why it matters: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Wheels (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Lane departure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2018 GMC Savana has 3 owner complaints, ranking #19 of 32 Savana model years for complaints (well below the 11 average). Neighboring years: 2017 (7 complaints, 6 recalls), 2019 (5 complaints, 5 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2018 GMC Savana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recalls for the 2018 GMC Savana. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 GMC Savana problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (1), suspension (1), wheels (1).
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