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2012 GMC Savana Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20265 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson

Complaint Summary

The 2012 GMC Savana has 4 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve air bags and visibility/wiper.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

8.1/ 10

Based on 4 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

AIR BAGS

2 50%

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 25%

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1 25%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is AIR BAGS, accounting for 50% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 3 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2012 GMC Savana

The 2012 GMC Savana has 4 owner complaints in this dataset. AIR BAGS is the most common complaint category, representing about 50% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2012 GMC Savana are AIR BAGS (2), VISIBILITY/WIPER (1), VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2012 GMC Savana?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2011 Savana complaints2013 Savana complaints2014 Savana complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 3 of 3 systems

AIR BAGS

2 Reports50% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V117000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN

8/29/2014

THE VAN IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD BUT HAS WELL OVER 36,000 MILES ON IT, SO IT IS OFF WARRANTY. THE PASSANGER SEAT IS RARELY USED BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSANGER SIDE CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG MAL-FUNCTION. THE DEALER WANTS $350 PLUS POSSIBLE HIGHER CHARGE IF DIFFICULTY ARISES IN REPLACING THE SENSOR. THIS IS REALLY A NON-WEAR ITEM.

5/27/2015

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. *TR

5/28/2014

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. *TR

5/28/2014

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2012 GMC Savana?

The most reported complaint category for the 2012 GMC Savana is AIR BAGS, with 2 owner reports. That is about 50% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include AIR BAGS, VISIBILITY/WIPER, VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Are complaints about the 2012 GMC Savana a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2012 GMC Savana?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2012 GMC Savana severe?

2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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GMC Savana: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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