repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2012 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2012 GMC Savana, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 GMC Savana has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Air bags
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2012 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel system, other
Risk. A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Fuel system, other
Risk. A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
no report yet
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
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
2012 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
In owners' words
What Savana owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VAN IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD BUT HAS WELL OVER 36,000 MILES ON IT, SO IT IS OFF WARRANTY. THE PASSANGER SEAT IS RARELY USED BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSANGER SIDE CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG MAL-FUNCTION. THE DEALER WANTS $350 PLUS POSSIBLE HIGHER CHARGE IF DIFFICULTY ARISES IN REPLACING…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V117000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN
Own a 2012 Savana?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.