Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 GMC Savana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 GMC Savana has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 #18V267000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V117000 Head Impact/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V169000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V205000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V096000 HEATING VENTILATION & AC CONTROL KNOB FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V270000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V272000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 GMC Savana shows a moderate recall history with eight campaigns primarily related to equipment and electrical systems. However, owner complaints are minimal, with only two filed, indicating adequate reliability. The available evidence is limited, thus firm conclusions should be tempered.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $150–$600 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
- Difficult starts
- Fuel smell
- Electrical shorts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 GMC Savana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.