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.

2013 GMC Savana

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2013 GMC Savana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:51.328Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2013: 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.

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, 2015-09-03

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, 2015-09-03

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2013-01-17Power train, steering13V001000 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…

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…

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2013-02-08Electrical system13V010000 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…

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…

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2013-05-10Electrical system, seats13V147000 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…

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…

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2013-08-05Fuel system, other13V225000 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…

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…

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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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2015-02-13Fuel system, other14V500000 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.

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2015-12-03Equipment13V544000 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)…

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…

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V001000 · Power train, steering
Recall 13V010000 · Electrical system
Recall 13V147000 · Electrical system, seats
Recall 13V225000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 14V117000 · Air bags
Recall 14V500000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 13V544000 · Equipment
Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
Recall 23V247000 · Electrical system

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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.