2016 GMC Savana Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 GMC Savana, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,950 miles.
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.
“Occurs intermittently while driving over last 4 months in following order: intermittent death wobble in steering wheel when braking stabletrack dash light came on and brake lights would not turn off. Brake switch at pedal replaced. Brake lights now staying off. Stabletrack dash light came intermittently three times again. Steering wheel off centers itself to left a few degrees. Intermittent death wobble in steering wheel when braking re-occurs. Brakes pulling slightly to left. Brakes stop pulling left. Steering wheel re-centers. Intermittent death wobble ceases in steering wheel when braking.”
NHTSA complaint #11365198, filed 2020-10, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2007 | 3 | 50% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2004 | 2 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 21 | 43% |
| 1999 | 13 | 27% |
| 1998 | 9 | 27% |
| 1997 | 9 | 20% |
| 1996 | 6 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Savana
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Savana
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.
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