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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 GMC Savana recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Sep 19, 2024

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 19, 2024
Electrical system1Apr 6, 2023
Visibility1May 3, 2018
Equipment1Apr 26, 2018
Tires1Apr 1, 2016

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 19, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 19, 202424V702000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist hydraulic

A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V702000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242466950.
Filed under
Savana Cutaway Van
Campaign
NHTSA 24V702000 · Sep 19, 2024
Apr 6, 202323V247000

Electrical system: wiring

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V247000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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. 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.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 23V247000 · Apr 6, 2023
May 3, 201818V295000

Visibility: power window devices and controls

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V295000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
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. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 18V295000 · May 3, 2018
Apr 26, 201818V267000

Equipment

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V267000
What's wrong
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 Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 18V267000 · Apr 26, 2018
Apr 1, 201616V184000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V184000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 16V184000 · Apr 1, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: Savana Cutaway Van, Savana. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility233010
Exterior lighting233000
Equipment117000
Air bags117000
Power train117000
Service brakes117000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Savana 1500, Savana Cargo G23405, Savana Cargo G23705, Savana Cargo G33405, Savana Cargo G33705, Savana Passenger 2500, Savana Passenger 3500 12 Pass, Savana Passenger 3500 15 Pass.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!!”

    Filed 08/18/2025 · ODI 11681380
  • Power train

    “Transmission shifts hard and between 35 to 45 mph has a rough vibration. Pulling into a parking spot or driveway the brakes will sometimes feel different and the pedal will shake.”

    Filed 04/26/2021 · ODI 11413912
  • Visibility

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc savana. Within a week of owning the vehicle, there was an internal odor of burning wires.”

    Filed 08/13/2018 · ODI 11119630

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2015 GMC Savana recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Savana. The most recent, 24V702000 (reported September 19, 2024), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 GMC Savana?

Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 GMC Savana?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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