2009 GMC Savana
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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There is a strong fuel smell in the passenger cabin. I have taken it back to the dealer, and the fuel lines have been replaced, but the fuel smell continues. It happens on start, when stopping after driving, when idling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-08
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Key comes out of ignition while running and is hard to turn on after turning it off. Have to wiggle the key.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-01
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2010-03-12Visibility10V096000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 103, "Windshield wiping and…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all HVAC control knobs free of charge. The safety recall began on March 11, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner…
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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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2012-04-18Equipment adaptive/mobility12V169000 Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet express, 2009 GMC Savana, and 2010 Ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair…
Remedy: Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main…
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2014-05-19Air bags14V117000 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...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 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...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
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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
2009 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V270000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 09V272000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 10V096000 · Visibility
- Recall 10V205000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 12V169000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 14V117000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 23V247000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 GMC Savana?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Savana have?
- 8 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.