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GMC SavanaModel year report

2019 GMC Savana Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 GMC Savana (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 GMC Savana. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (1) and exterior lighting (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 748 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 97 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 69 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

Electrical system: “The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work OK except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The AC stopped working, The wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to high and stayed on after the car is turn off. I took my car to the dealer 3 days ago and they are not able to find the issue even though they contacted GMC directly and worked with their technicians.”

NHTSA complaint #11539200, filed 2023-08

Latches, locks and linkages: “2019 Gmc cutaway. Consumer writes in regards to warped right rear door. The consumer stated upon delivery of the vehicle the door was warped. The consumer stated an email was immediately sent to the dealer making them awar of the defect. The dealer advised it would be covered under warranty. But, the warranty was denied stating that the defect was caused by excessive customer use. The consumer requested to have the vehicle repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #11428979, filed 2021-08

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 64,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20212023220242025
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 2019 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 Passenger 2500 · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 29.2% risk
Savana Passenger 3500 12 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 29.2% risk
Savana Passenger 3500 15 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 27.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

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

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 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. 748 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 748 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 2019 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 GMC Savana as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 GMC Savana is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 2019 GMC Savana been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 GMC Savana reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 64,000 miles; 0% 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.

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.