2011 Gmc Savana Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Gmc Savana.

20102012
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2011 Gmc Savana Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:140,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Gmc Savana.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1140,000 mi

Recalls for 2011 Gmc Savana

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~465,133 vehicles.

23V247000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~150,830 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.

18V267000EQUIPMENT
~6,154 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

14V500000FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
~3,345 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.

14V117000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~303,013 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

13V225000FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
~1,791 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.

Other Gmc Savana Years

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