2016 Gmc Savana Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Gmc Savana.

20152017
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2016 Gmc Savana Problems

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

#13 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:38,633 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Avg mileage:57,950 mi
#32 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:57,950 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Gmc Savana.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING3138,633 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)257,950 mi
SERVICE BRAKES257,950 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM120,230 mi
POWER TRAIN1
SUSPENSION11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER120,300 mi
WHEELS11

Recalls for 2016 Gmc Savana

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~396,435 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.

19V387000VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
~1,159 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

18V655000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~30,448 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.

18V295000VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
~207,483 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

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

16V700000VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
~40 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured without an inside rearview mirror and with a right-hand convex exterior review mirror. These vehicles are required to have either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right-hand flat exterior rearview mirrors. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

16V184000TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
~321 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Other Gmc Savana Years

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