Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 GMC Savana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 GMC Savana has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #21V115000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss 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 #18V509000 Incorrect TPMS Calibration/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V267000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 GMC Savana demonstrates an overall average reliability with few complaints, focusing mostly on diverse systems. Limited recalls and owner-reported issues suggest stable performance, yet vigilance is advised.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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
- tire rotation and alignment
- brake fluid replacement
- transmission fluid service
- spark plug replacement
- coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- uneven tire wear
- engine misfiring or stalling
- brake pedal vibration
- squeaking suspension
- warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 GMC Savana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.