repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2006 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC Savana, most often about the engine. 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.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 GMC Savana has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
1Electrical system
1Air bags
1Steering
1Structure
1Tires
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2006 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
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
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.
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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
Other: labels
Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED.
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
2006 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
2006 GMC Savana safety ratings
2006 GMC Savana Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Savana owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SAVANA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE…
TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING A NOISE,HE LOOKED AT IT AND FOUND 5 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN,CHECKED THE INTERNET TO FIND THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES WITH GM V8 MOTORS HAVE THIS PROBLEM.THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR BEING PASSED ON TO CONSUMERS BY A LARGE CORPORATION WELL AWARE…
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