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2019 Gmc SAVANA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

64,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues240.0%
Braking behavior120.0%
Steering behavior120.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
2
Engine
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
Steering
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Steering: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2021
1
2023
2
2024
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20211
20232
20241
20251

2021: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11428979 · 2021-08-13 (August 13, 2021)

2019 GMC CUTAWAY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARPED RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR WAS WARPED. THE CONSUMER STATED AN EMAIL WAS IMMEDIATELY SENT TO THE DEALER MAKING THEM AWAR OF THE DEFECT. THE DEALER ADVISED IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. BUT, THE WARRANTY WAS DENIED STATING THAT THE DEFECT WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CUSTOMER USE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED.

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Owner report 11514596 · 2023-03-30 (March 30, 2023)

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 residence; however, the vehicle was unable to start the next morning. Penske was called and replaced the battery; however, the next day the voltmeter was operating erratically. The contact stated that he was able to drive but roadside assistance was contacte…

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Owner report 11539200 · 2023-08-17 (August 17, 2023)

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 high and stayed on after the car is turn off. I took my car to the dealer 3 days ago and they are not able to find the issue even though they contacted GMC directly and worked with their technicians.

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Owner report 11625413 · 2024-11-15 (November 15, 2024)

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the failure on YouTube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact called OnStar and was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Penske Buick GMC of Cerri…

Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11625413 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11646707 · 2025-03-06 (March 6, 2025)

Sales of this vehicle is currently being attempted. Fraudulant odometer tampering. Vehicle dash reads 70948mi. Carfax shows a consistent progression of mileage. As of october 8th 2024 the actual mileage reported 269,208. This is a federal crime. [XXX] is the seller on facebook marketplace. [XXX] 's business is Premier Motorsports LLC 2800 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250. [XXX] 's phone number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

19V387000 · Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Reported: 2019-05-23 (May 23, 2019)

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."

Consequence: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
19V428000 · Equipment

Reported: 2019-06-11 (June 11, 2019)

Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

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19V644000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices

Reported: 2019-09-06 (September 6, 2019)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
21V115000 · Tires

Reported: 2021-02-25 (February 25, 2021)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Consequence: 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. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
23V247000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2023-04-06 (April 6, 2023)

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.

Consequence: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

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