2013 GMC Savana

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2013 GMC Savana
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:21.701Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Savana Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 46 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 49 complaints 2000: 49 complaints 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 22 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 7 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2013: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19952
199635
199746
199833
199949
200049
200119
200212
200322
200412
200512
20067
20076
20083
20092
20103
20111
20123
20132
20141
20152
20166
20176
20183
20195
20200
20212
20222
20230
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 2 total reports mention: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

WE HAVE PURCHASED 20 HIFLY, LT245-75R16 E RANGE 10 PLY TIRES TO USE ON OUR FLEET OF 15 GMC 3500 VANS.YEAR RANGE IS BETWEEN 2007-2014. WE ARE FINDING SEPARATION AND BUBBLING IN THEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150903

WE PURCHASED 18 PINNACLE LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E 10 PLY TIRES FROM GRAINGER AND MADE IN CHINA FOR OUR FLEET OF 15 2007-2014 GMC 3500 VANS. I HAVE 6 OF THEM ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO FAILURES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND OR TESTING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150903

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130117 — power train, steering

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savan

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-

Campaign 13V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130208 — electrical system

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicles, manufactured Nove

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2013. For more

Campaign 13V010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130510 — electrical system, seats

Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April

Remedy: Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The re

Campaign 13V147000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130805 — fuel system, other

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

Remedy: GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on Augu

Campaign 13V225000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140519 — air bags

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.

Campaign 14V117000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150213 — fuel system, other

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 14V500000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151203 — equipment

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle

Remedy: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer servi

Campaign 13V544000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180611 — equipment

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.

Campaign 18V267000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230502 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V247000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V001000 (power train, steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V010000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V147000 (electrical system, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V225000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V117000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V500000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V544000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V267000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V247000 (electrical system) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 GMC Savana?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Savana have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.