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2007 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2007 GMC Savana, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-247 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints63 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage92kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 GMC Savana has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes31
Air bags10
Electrical system10
Steering10
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2007 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.

45%repaired · 2025 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 23V-247 · Apr 6, 2023 · 150,830 vehicles · 68,020 repaired

Risk. An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2007 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

2007 GMC Savana safety ratings

2007 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 GMC SAVANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES…
Complaint 11040523 · Oct 27, 2017 · 116,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,414.
Complaint 10632300 · Sep 10, 2014 · 92,414 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SAVANNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE BOOSTER LINES WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Complaint 10588165 · May 13, 2014 · 36,000 miles

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