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GMC SavanaModel year report

2007 GMC Savana Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,207miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 GMC Savana (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 GMC Savana. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,207 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 926 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Savana. The contact stated that the ABS system failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that a sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,414.”

NHTSA complaint #10632300, filed 2014-09, 92,414 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Savana. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle but the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the ignition key warning switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that while driving 70 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it pulled to the right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and stated that the left inner and outer tie rod had fractured. The vehicle was repaired for that failure. The manufacturer was notified. …”

NHTSA complaint #10573376, filed 2014-03, 12,812 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 92,414 miles.

0%0–1025%10–2525%25–500%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,207 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20143201720202025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 GMC Savana. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Savana · sedan RWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 GMC Savana version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo)5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131714$4,800
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger)5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131714$4,800
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141915$4,450
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic141915$4,450
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo)5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131714$4,800
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo)5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121614$4,800
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger)5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121614$4,800
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic141916$4,200
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo)5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131715$4,450

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

Recall details for the 2007 GMC Savana → · Check a 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. 926 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 926 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Savana

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019564,0005———Not enough data
2017724,0006—13—Not enough data
2016637,1007—13—Not enough data
2007664,2073—14—Not enough data
2006771,0007—15—Not enough data
20051337,0006—15—Not enough data
20041245,9257—15—Not enough data
20032224,75011—15—Stable
20021217,5000—15—Not enough data
20011952,0000—14—Rising
20004953,7002—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19994962,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19983363,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19974669,7071—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19963566,1752—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All GMC Savana model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 GMC Savana as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 GMC Savana is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2007 GMC Savana been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 GMC Savana get?

The EPA rates the 2007 GMC Savana (Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo), 5.3L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 GMC Savana reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,207 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 92,414 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.