2014 GMC Savana 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 GMC Savana 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 401 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 33%
- Steering2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Steering: “Vehicle moving on hard surface. Steering turned to limit and abruptly, wheel is whipped back away from limit. The action is so severe, it whipped out of my hands and I tracked to the opposing lane. This happened again in a parking lot when I was lining up in a parking slot. Gm service bulletin: #pit5405a recommends fixes. Gm needs to be proactive on this or someone could become injured or worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10873294, filed 2016-06, 28,000 milesEngine: “Radiator corrosion and leaking. Other vehicles of the same year had same corrosion but this one was not covered . Produced in same plant and tie and location. Vehicle was inspected prior to this and no notification of leaking reported by the dealer until we brought it to their attention.”
NHTSA complaint #11169933, filed 2019-01, 90,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 90,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 GMC Savana 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger) | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 401 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
Other model years of the GMC Savana 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 82,500 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 5 | 26,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All GMC Savana 1500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 (Savana 1500 2WD (cargo), 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,500 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 90,500 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.