2019 GMC Savana recalls and problems

5 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 GMC Savana.

5
recalls
5
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 GMC Savana recalls

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 23V247000 · reported April 6, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 150,830 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
The risk
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

Tires

NHTSA campaign 21V115000 · reported February 25, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 33,838 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
The risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel · Seat belts: front, warning light/devices

NHTSA campaign 19V644000 · reported September 6, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 91,399 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 19V428000 · reported June 11, 2019 · Unicell Body Company Inc. · 325 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
The risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Visibility: glass, side/rear

NHTSA campaign 19V387000 · reported May 23, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 1,159 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
The fix
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. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 6, 2025 · Unknown or other

Sales of this vehicle is currently being attempted. Fraudulant odometer tampering. Vehicle dash reads 70948mi. Carfax shows a consistent progression of mileage. As of october 8th 2024 the actual mileage reported 269,208. This is a federal crime. […] is the seller on facebook marketplace. […] 's business is Premier…

Nov 15, 2024 · Steering · 64,000 miles

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the failure on YouTube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact called…

Aug 17, 2023 · Electrical system

The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work OK except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The AC stopped working, The wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to high and stayed on…

Mar 30, 2023 · Electrical system

The contact stated that he rented a 2019 GMC Savana from Penske Truck Rental at (1460 Thorne Rd, Tacoma, WA 98421) and the battery shorted out and the vehicle was unable to start. The Penske company sent out a tech who was able to jump-start the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to his residence; however, the…

Aug 13, 2021 · Latches/locks/linkages

2019 GMC CUTAWAY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARPED RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR WAS WARPED. THE CONSUMER STATED AN EMAIL WAS IMMEDIATELY SENT TO THE DEALER MAKING THEM AWAR OF THE DEFECT. THE DEALER ADVISED IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. BUT, THE WARRANTY WAS…

Savana model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 7610
2017 6710
2018 7310
2019 5500
2020 2000
2021 3200
2022 2200

Across all years, the 2000 Savana has the most complaints (49). All GMC Savana years →

Questions

Does the 2019 GMC Savana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 GMC Savana, the most recent reported on April 6, 2023 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Savana?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2019 GMC Savana complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 6, 2025.