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2019 GMC Savana recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

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

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Apr 6, 2023
23V24700019V644000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 19, 2024
24V702000
Tires1Feb 25, 2021
21V115000
Equipment1Jun 11, 2019
19V428000
Visibility1May 23, 2019
19V387000

Safety recalls6

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
Feb 25, 202121V115000

Tires

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.

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What's wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021
Sep 6, 201919V644000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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What's wrong
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."
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 19V644000 · Sep 6, 2019
Jun 11, 201919V428000

Equipment

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 19V428000 · Jun 11, 2019
May 23, 201919V387000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V387000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.
Filed under
Savana
Campaign
NHTSA 19V387000 · May 23, 2019

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
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system233000
Unknown or other117000
Steering117000
Exterior lighting117000
Engine117000
Latches/locks/linkages117000
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 Cargo G2500, Savana Cargo G3500, Savana Cutaway Van, Savana Passenger 2500, Savana Passenger 3500 12 Pass, Savana Passenger 3500 15 Pass.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 03/06/2025 · ODI 11646707
  • Service brakes

    “This recall (N242466950 - Potential Brake Line Leak) was issued on September 19, 2024, for my 2019 GMC Savana (VIN: [XXX] ). After 4 months, no remedy or parts are available, leaving the vehicle undrivable.”

    Filed 01/10/2025 · ODI 11635375
  • Steering

    “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.”

    Filed 11/15/2024 · ODI 11625413

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2019 GMC Savana recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 are the 2019 GMC Savana recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), tires (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 GMC Savana?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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