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CarsLore / Makes / GMC / Savana 3500

GMC Savana 3500

Model years 1996–2025 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1999, 2000, 2006.

24owner complaints
3recall campaigns
4,391service bulletins
25model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’96’99’02’05’08’11’14’17’25’96’99’02’05’08’11’14’17’25

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
202500220 · 0
2023001640 · 0
2018003000 · 0
2017003230 · 0
2016003380 · 0
2015103600 · 0
2014103690 · 0
2013003340 · 0
2012003510 · 0
2011002920 · 0
2010102970 · 0
2009302040 · 0
2008001870 · 0
2007201980 · 0
2006131410 · 0
2005301220 · 0
200400910 · 0
200330880 · 2
200230670 · 0
200120630 · 0
200010580 · 0
199910100 · 0
19980040 · 0
19972050 · 0
19960030 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system5
  • Tires4
  • Unknown or other3
  • Suspension3
  • Service brakes3
  • Air bags3
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Engine and engine cooling2

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 18.0–19.8 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2017Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A622.314.919.0445
2016Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A623.016.019.8465
2015Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.A621.314.318.1416
2014Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.A621.314.318.2419
2013Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.A621.114.218.0414
2012Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.A621.114.218.0414
2011Savana 3500 Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.A622.315.019.0437

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

3 campaigns cover the Savana 3500.

08V647000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility9 Dec 2008 · 2006

MYERS IS RECALLING 4 MY 2006 GMC 3500, MY 2007 THOMAS BUILT 101PS AND MY 2008 THOMAS BUILT 1208S VANS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

08V646000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility9 Dec 2008 · 2006

MYERS IS RECALLING 4 MY 2006 GMC 3500, MY 2007 THOMAS BUILT 101PS AND MY 2008 THOMAS BUILT 1208S VANS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.

08V519000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility6 Oct 2008 · 2006

MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 133 MY 2005-2006 FORD E250, MY 2000, 2004-2006 E350, MY 2000, 2005 E450, MY 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.

NHTSA recalls