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2021 GMC SavanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 GMC Savana, most often about the steering. 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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Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage54kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 GMC Savana has problems

2 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
Steering20
Engine10

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

3 recalls

2021 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 →

86%repaired · 2023 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Park outside

Recall 21V-189 · Mar 18, 2021 · 10,154 vehicles · 8,701 repaired

Risk. A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2022 Q4

Tires

Recall 21V-115 · Feb 25, 2021 · 33,838 vehicles · 25,286 repaired

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.

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

2021 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 GMC Savana, and the recalls they led to.

  1. 6L90 Transmission FailurePE23016 · closed Jan 10, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What Savana owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, power…
Complaint 11576635 · Mar 11, 2024 · 54,000 miles

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