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GMC Savana 3500 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the GMC Savana 3500 since 1997, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2002 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
24
Recalls
3
Worst year
2002
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
1997-2015

GMC Savana 3500 years to avoid

No model year of the GMC Savana 3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC Savana 3500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC Savana 3500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1997200020052015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC Savana 3500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    5
  • Brakes
    5
  • Tires
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

GMC Savana 3500 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-1Brakes00
2014-1Driver assistance00
2010-1Electrical00
2009-3Brakes00
2007-2Airbags00
2006-1Seats30
2005-3Brakes00
2003-3Electrical00
2002-3Engine00
2001-2Brakes00
2000-1Body00
1999-1Electrical00
1997-2Airbags00

Recalls 3

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GMC Savana 3500 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the GMC Savana 3500

What years of the GMC Savana 3500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC Savana 3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC Savana 3500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC Savana 3500?

Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (5) and tires (4).

How many recalls does the GMC Savana 3500 have?

3 recalls between 1997 and 2015. The 2006 model year has the most, with 3.

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