Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 GMC Savana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 GMC Savana has 6 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 #19V428000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 7 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 GMC Savana's reliability is described as below-average due to issues with the power train, as well as a range of minor complaints about other components. Although recall records are not extensive, consistent complaints can indicate potential areas of concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$2,800 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| seat belts | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 100,000 miles
- Replace cabin air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from transmission
- Vibrations when braking
- Delayed gear shifts
- Unresponsive steering
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 GMC Savana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.