repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2017 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Savana, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-428 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 GMC Savana has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Wheels
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 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 · 2021 Q1
Equipment
Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
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repaired · 2019 Q4
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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
2017 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 GMC Savana, and the recalls they led to.
- 6L90 Transmission FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Savana owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the…
Have taken it to the GMC dealership over seven times with same issue. They refuse to fix problem due to not being able to replicate it. Losing steering and braking issue is getting worse. This is a LARGE HEAVY TRUCK and GM refuses to help fix. This is very disturbing. Has to be something in the…
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