2006 GMC Savana Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 GMC Savana, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc savanna. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to start and there was an increase in stopping distance when braking. In addition, the steering wheel would seize abnormally when attempting a turn in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was advised that a hose was leaking from the hydraulic assist from the power steering. The mechanic also advised that the failure would also cause an issue with braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456089, filed 2012-04, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the…Covers: GMC Savana 2006, Chevrolet Silverado 2005–2006, GMC Sierra 2005–2006 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 4 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Savana
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Savana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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