Safety ratings
2010 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Van w/SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
Crash test videos & photos
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Recalls (4)
- EQUIPMENTCampaign 18V267000 · 26/04/2018
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.
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. 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.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign 14V117000 · 17/03/2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGCampaign 23V247000 · 06/04/2023
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.
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. 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORCampaign 10V138000 · 06/04/2010
GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS 2500, 3500 AND 4500 SERIES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE GENERATOR MAY DEVELOP A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
Risk: THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT GENERATORS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- WHEELS2
- VISIBILITY1
- SERVICE BRAKES1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
Read individual complaints (5 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 06/27/2016· WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANA SCHOOL BUSES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL REAR WHEELS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS TOUCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SCHOOL BUS WHEELS TO TOUCH AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
- 06/27/2016· WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANA SCHOOL BUSES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL REAR WHEELS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS TOUCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SCHOOL BUS WHEELS TO TOUCH AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
- 04/29/2010· VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND DISTORTED. HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF EITHER MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES AND THE MIRRORS WERE MANUFACTURER TO SPECIFICATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 300.
- 04/17/2015· SERVICE BRAKES
REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINE BEGAN LEAKING JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO FAIL AND SHIFTING TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES ONLY WHICH ENABLED ME TO DRIVE IT SLOWLY TO A GM REPAIR SHOP. SEEMS LIKE A VEHICLE WITH JUST 17,559 MILES ON IT SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING A FAILED BRAKE LINE. REPAIR COST WAS $443.62 WITH THE GM SHOP STATING THAT THE GAS TANK HAD TO BE REMOVED TO FIX THE LEAK. SERVICE WRITER CLAIMS THE BRAKE LINE WAS CONTACTING OTHER BODY PARTS WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. *TR
- 01/22/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE 5 GMC VEHICLES 2007 YUKON 2010 DENALI TRUCK AND 2011 YUKON DENALI SUV ALL HAVE CRACKED DASHES. I REPLACED ONE, BUT REALIZED ITS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED I COULD CAUSE AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG. THE RATTLING HAS CAUSED ISSUES WITH MY ONSTAR AND RADIO. I HAVE A 2001 1500 WITH NO DASH ISSUES AND A 2001 SAVANAH WITH NO ISSUES.