Is the 2017 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 2017 GMC Savana?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Savana have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

2017 GMC Savana

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2017 GMC Savana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:10.786Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 7
Recalls: 6
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2017: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

Air bags

2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

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I was involved in a company car wreck on July 23 2026 I got hurt the airbags didn't deploy at all

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-10

Wheels

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

Suspension

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

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I have purchased a conversion van that has been modified by an aftermarket upfitter but sold as new on a franchised GMC dealership lot. The van carries two placards with conflicting gvwr information. These vans are being modified in mass quantities.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-05

Also filed under Seat belts

Structure

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 GMC Savana. While driving, the vehicle started to veer to the right without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-08

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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2018-08-10Visibility18V295000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

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2018-11-06Electrical system18V655000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM).

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018.

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2019-05-09Equipment19V428000 Unicell Body Company Inc.

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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2019-07-05Visibility19V387000 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.

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.

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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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2023-09-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-10 6L90 Transmission Failure

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2017 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
Recall 18V295000 · Visibility
Recall 18V655000 · Electrical system
Recall 19V428000 · Equipment
Recall 19V387000 · Visibility
Recall 23V247000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 GMC Savana?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Savana have?: 6 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.