Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 GMC Savana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 GMC Savana has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V247000 Rear HVAC Electrical Circuit May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V272000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V270000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V238000 SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V558000 SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V552000 TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V455000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 GMC Savana faces some reliability challenges, with recalls on the electrical system, seat belts, and power steering. Complaints are sporadic across several systems, particularly the engine, but are not overwhelmingly frequent. Overall, costs and defects align it with industry averages for vehicles of its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat belts | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| power steering hose | 70,000–120,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–150,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake service every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaky seat belts
- Leaking power steering fluid
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 GMC Savana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.