Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc savana. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, the vehicle would not start when prompted on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. The VIN was not available...updated 09/11/17
The worst 2006 GMC Savana problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls 7
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
Recall number 23V247000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or main mobility at 1‑716‑759‑6811.
Recall number 09V270000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or main mobility at 1‑716‑759‑6811.
Recall number 09V272000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 4,003 my 2006 chevrolet express and gmc savana full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans. The front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. The recall began on april 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 05v558).
Recall number 08V238000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- On certain full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans, the front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. The recall will be conducted in phases. The first phase mailing began during march 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V558000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
- Risk
- A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876, or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 05V552000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 GMC Savana 806
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
2006 GMC Savana fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 17-18 | 14-15 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 17-19 | 14-15 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 |
What 2006 GMC Savana owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Took my vehicle to the mechanic because it was making a noise,he looked at it and found 5 exhaust manifold bolts broken,checked the internet to find thousands of vehicles with gm v8 motors have this problem.this is an expensive repair being passed on to consumers by a large corporation well aware of this defect.
Our technician was driving down the road when the airbag signal came on in the lower left corner of the dash and was on for about 30 seconds, tech smelt an odor similar to something shorting out and all of a sudden the airbag deployed while he was driving down the road. The entire process lasted about 30-40 seconds from the time the light came on until the airbag deployed.
Tl* 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. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v455000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 110,000. Updated 05/31/12
The 2 side doors for passengers fail to open properly because the hinges fail to operate correctly and stop the doors from opening properly. So when our children are in the van, it is very difficult to open the doors to allow them to exit because the hinges lock up. We have already had the hinges replaced 4 times by the dealership and now they are doing it again. Eventually, if we push hard enough we can break the hinge and the door will then swing open. This has happened on 2 other occasions. The problem now is we can only open the doors about 8-10 inches before they get stuck. Then the door will not close properly with slamming it. The reason this is a safety hazard is if our vehicle is in an accident or we need to exit quickly we are unable to do so because of the manufacturers defective hinges.
Gmc savana 2006 with only 9,300 miles on it. Had dealer in fl check veh before we left on vac to nj. On way to nj we kept hearing things hitting under the carriage noises. Took to dealer here in nj and they checked and saw that all the weights had come off the rims/tires. The tires are p275r45/20 with chrome rims on a custom handicapped van with lift. Dealer in nj stated they replaced the weights that were missing and also told us we needed to have rotors cut down. Cost of $60.00 for weights and rotors under warranty. Not even 2 miles up road and the weights came off again. This time I called to dealer in fl. They told us to go to reputable tire co and have it checked because they would be able to make sure weights were placed on properly and secured not to fall off again on trip home to fl. We took to good year dealership and they had to replace 2 tires but the dealer explained that the tires were all rotting and slices were all over the sidewalls that should not have been there. He also told them that the tires were all from the same lot and cut and consecutive numbers also. He recommended to corp that they agree to replace all 4 because he was not sure that we would not have trouble on the way home. We again were charged for the balance and weights and labor but not charged for the tires except for the trade of 50.00 each tire for the worn tread of 9,300 miles wear and tear. I felt that it was agreed that these tires in the lot numbers should be recalled to the public for safety reasons. We also had the nitro in the tires which could have exploded from the pressure of the tire problem. We could have been killed or seriously injured from this defect. The public has the right to know that this lot of eagle tires : eagle gt 2 : p275r45/20 are serious defects. Tires can be replaced but lives can not .
Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 gmc savanna cargo van with an odometer reading of 26,000 miles. The horn on the vehicle does not work. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer (don mackey gmc) for repair which was still under warranty, but the dealer refuse to fix the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that they had to go by what the dealer stated and he has to resolve the problem with them. The dealer cleaned the contact points of the horn, but that did not repair the failure. . The failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 02-25-08
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Questions about the 2006 GMC Savana
Is the 2006 GMC Savana reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2006 GMC Savana, 2.3 times a typical Savana model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 GMC Savana?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Savana have?
7 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility and seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 2006 GMC Savana get?
Official estimates for the 2006 GMC Savana range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 13-14 city and 17-18 highway.
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