2008 GMC Savana Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2008 GMC Savana has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

7Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 GMC Savana recalls

Unused Wiring Can Corrode and Overheat, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 23V247Apr 6, 2023150,830 vehicles affected

Certain incomplete Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vans, model years 2003 through 2006 in this recall, are equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 10V205May 13, 2010133 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 09V270Jul 6, 2009185 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 09V272Jul 6, 2009185 vehicles affected

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Recall 08V340Jul 28, 2008151 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Recall 08V315Jul 14, 2008567 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 08V313Jul 11, 20086,390 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 GMC Savana problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Structure1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2015-12-28, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
2015-03-16, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SAVANA. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT STEPPED OUT THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
2013-06-11, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SIDE CARGO DOORS WERE EXTREMELY DIFFICULTY TO RELEASE WHENEVER BEING ACCESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR HINGES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

2008 GMC Savana questions

Does the 2008 GMC Savana have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Savana: Unused Wiring Can Corrode and Overheat, Creating Fire Risk; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Savana?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Structure (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 GMC Savana has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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