While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!!
The worst 2015 GMC Savana problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
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
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
- Risk
- High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
Recall number 18V295000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1‑866‑441‑9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Recall number 18V267000 · Recall details
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.
Recall number 16V184000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 GMC Savana 1,561
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- Unknown or other
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- Unknown or other
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- This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax...
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 10-11 | 15-16 | 12-13 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 |
What 2015 GMC Savana owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc savana. Within a week of owning the vehicle, there was an internal odor of burning wires. The dealer (chuck nicholson gmc, 135 w broadway st, dover, oh 44622, (330) 735-6049) was notified several times, but was unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v295000 (visibility). The dealer indicated that the contact would need to wait to determine when the manufacturer would provide the repair part because it was unavailable. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to provide a reasonable time frame of when the part was to become available. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Questions about the 2015 GMC Savana
Is the 2015 GMC Savana reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2015 GMC Savana, fewer than a typical Savana model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 GMC Savana?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Savana have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, visibility and equipment.
What gas mileage does the 2015 GMC Savana get?
Official estimates for the 2015 GMC Savana range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 10-11 city and 15-16 highway.
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