repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2019 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 GMC Savana, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 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 March 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 GMC Savana has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 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 · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
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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.
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
2019 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
In owners' words
What Savana owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work OK except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The AC stopped working, The wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to…
The contact stated that he rented a 2019 GMC Savana from Penske Truck Rental at (1460 Thorne Rd, Tacoma, WA 98421) and the battery shorted out and the vehicle was unable to start. The Penske company sent out a tech who was able to jump-start the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to his…
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