Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 GMC Savana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 GMC Savana has 9 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 #13V544000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Label/FMVSS 303 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V500000 CNG Regulator Leaking Natural Gas NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V117000 Head Impact/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V225000 CNG Solenoid May Melt, Possibly Leading to a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V147000 Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V010000 Ignition Key Removal when not in Park NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V001000 Shifting out of Park/FMVSS 102/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 GMC Savana has a moderately concerning recall history with 9 campaigns, but few owner complaints at just 2, both related to tires. This limited data suggests fewer common failures but indicates some risks, particularly in systems like the fuel and electrical systems highlighted in recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections yearly
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Tire wear and tear
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Unusual electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 GMC Savana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.