2019 GMC Savana: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 GMC Savana: 5 recalls, 5 owner complaints.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
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.
Electrical, Seat belts Vehicle recall #19V644000 · 2019 · 91,399 vehicles
What's wrong: The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver May forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 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
- Electrical (2): the most common themes are warning light on (2), electrical failure (2).
- Latches & locks (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Exterior lights (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2019 GMC Savana has 5 owner complaints, ranking #15 of 32 Savana model years for complaints (well below the 11 average). Complaints peaked in 2023 (2 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 64,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2018 (3 complaints, 7 recalls), 2020 (0 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2019 GMC Savana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2019 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 2019 GMC Savana problems?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (2), latches & locks (1), exterior lights (1).
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