Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 GMC Savana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 GMC Savana has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #19V387000 Incorrect Rear-Quarter Window Glass/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V655000 Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V295000 Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V267000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V700000 Exterior Mirror Without Magnification/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V184000 Manufactured Without TPMS/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,400–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 GMC Savana has notable issues with steering, stability control, and brakes, aligning with a below-average reliability rating. Complaints indicate potential costly repairs down the line.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| stability control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,300 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flushes
- transmission service
- tire rotations
- spark plug changes
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering noise or looseness
- ESC warning lights
- grinding or squeaking brakes
- uneven tire wear
- electrical shorts or failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 GMC Savana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.