2008 GMC Savana
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Savana. While in park, the contact stepped out the vehicle and the air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wiring needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-16
Also filed under Air bags
Structure
1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Savana. The contact stated that both exterior and interior side cargo doors were extremely difficulty to release whenever being accessed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-11
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-07-30Power train08V313000 GM is recalling 2,481 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0L (Rpo LY6) V8 engine, 4L80E (Rpo MT1) transmission, 4.10 (Rpo GT5) axle and 75 MPH governor…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at…
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2008-07-30Fuel system, gasoline08V315000 GM is recalling 567 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana cutaway vehicles with a 139" Wheel base. The frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the frame rail and fuel tank housing and will rework the frame rail if necessary free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2008. Owners may contact…
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2008-08-15Power train08V340000 GM is recalling 151 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (Awd). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
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2009-06-25Equipment adaptive/mobility09V270000 Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana vans manufactured between April 1, 2005 and June 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair…
Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
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2009-06-25Equipment adaptive/mobility09V272000 Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana vans manufactured between April 1, 2005 and June 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair…
Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
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2010-05-27Equipment adaptive/mobility10V205000 Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on Chevrolet express and GMC Savana chassis from October 2007 through May 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s…
Remedy: Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software…
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2023-05-02Electrical system23V247000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V313000 · Power train
- Recall 08V315000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08V340000 · Power train
- Recall 09V270000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 09V272000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 10V205000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 23V247000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2008 GMC Savana reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Savana?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Savana have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.