Is the 2018 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 2018 GMC Savana?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Savana have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2018 GMC Savana

○ Not enough data

2018 GMC Savana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:28.514Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 3
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2018: 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.

Wheels

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

Show complaint excerpts

My 2018 VAN is an explorer conversion with 13000 miles on it. It was taken to GMC for repairs for what the tech is calling a "Death wobble".

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-27

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH

Show complaint excerpts

After waiting my turn to pay a toll on the Ohio turnpike exit in toledo, the van did not stop when I applied the brakes and I ran into the back of the car ahead of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-27

Lane departure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.

Engine

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure light was illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to restart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-10

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

R

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2018-08-27Tires18V509000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with certain combinations of front-tire and gross-vehicle-weight option codes.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will check the PSI information on the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) and tire placard match, and if the information is different the RCDLR will be reprogrammed. This repair will be done free of charge.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2021-03-22Tires21V115000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
I
2023-09-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-10 6L90 Transmission Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2018 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
Recall 18V509000 · Tires
Recall 18V655000 · Electrical system
Recall 19V428000 · Equipment
Recall 19V387000 · Visibility
Recall 21V115000 · Tires
Recall 23V247000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 GMC Savana?: The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 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.