repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2004 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2004 GMC Savana, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-247 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 GMC Savana has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Seat belts
1Seats
1Steering
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2004 GMC Savana recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. Significant corrosion may allow fuel to leak during refueling, and in the presence of an ignition source; there is an increased risk of fire.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Savana year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Savana median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 GMC Savana safety ratings
2004 GMC Savana Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Savana owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. HOWEVER, IT ONLY HAS 63K PLUS MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC. IT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO "D", BUT THE SECOND AND THE FIRST GEAR WORKS FINE. WE WERE TOLD BY GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED BY A GMC DEALER TO…
WHILE DRIVING REAR END FAILED, VEHICLE SKIDDED, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERABLE, AND TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. CONTACTED GMC. *AK
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