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2013 GMC Savana Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20264 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson

Complaint Summary

The 2013 GMC Savana has 2 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve tires.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.6/ 10

Based on 2 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

TIRES

2 100%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is TIRES, accounting for 100% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 1 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 2013 GMC Savana

The 2013 GMC Savana has 2 owner complaints in this dataset. TIRES is the most common complaint category, representing about 100% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2013 GMC Savana are TIRES (2).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

The complaint pattern looks more scattered than concentrated in the highest-risk systems. That lowers urgency, but repeated narratives still deserve inspection before you buy.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2013 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 intervals2012 Savana complaints2014 Savana complaints2011 Savana complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 1 of 1 systems

TIRES

2 Reports100% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WE HAVE PURCHASED 20 HIFLY, LT245-75R16 E RANGE 10 PLY TIRES TO USE ON OUR FLEET OF 15 GMC 3500 VANS.YEAR RANGE IS BETWEEN 2007-2014. WE ARE FINDING SEPARATION AND BUBBLING IN THEM. WE WERE ADVISED THAT "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A CHEAP CHINESE TIRE, YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAID FOR.". NO WARRANTY OR EXCHANGE GIVEN. I STILL HAVE 11 ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO SUCH FAILURES THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS BUBBLE AND BLOW OUT OR TREAD SEPARATES, THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURY, DEATH OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. WE HAVE PURCHASED COOPER TIRES WITHOUT THE SAME ISSUES ON THESE UNITS, DRIVING THE SAME SPEED, WEIGHT, AND DISTANCE. THE FAULTY TIRES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING AND OR INSPECTION.

9/3/2015

WE PURCHASED 18 PINNACLE LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E 10 PLY TIRES FROM GRAINGER AND MADE IN CHINA FOR OUR FLEET OF 15 2007-2014 GMC 3500 VANS. I HAVE 6 OF THEM ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO FAILURES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND OR TESTING. SOME OF THE OTHERS WERE DESTROYED AND SENT TO BE RECYCLED. THESE VANS ARE DRIVEN UPON THE INTERSTATE, HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS, AT OR ABOUT THE SPEED LIMITS AND WITHIN THE WEIGHT CLASS OF A 1 TON VAN. MILEAGE VARIED FROM 5000 TO 10000 BEFORE THE TIRE BUBBLED ON THE TREAD OR AT THE BEAD, SEPARATED OR BLEW OUT. WE HAVE PURCHASED COOPER TIRES IN THE SAME SPEC RANGE PRIOR TO AND AFTER SAID PURCHASE WITH NO FAILURES AS THE PINNACLE TIRES.

9/3/2015

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 2013 GMC Savana?

The most reported complaint category for the 2013 GMC Savana is TIRES, with 2 owner reports. That is about 100% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include TIRES.

Are complaints about the 2013 GMC Savana a serious warning sign?

The complaint mix here appears more scattered than concentrated in the highest-risk systems. That lowers the urgency somewhat, but buyers should still look for repeated narratives, recent complaints, and overlap with recall or TSB history before making a decision.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2013 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 2013 GMC Savana severe?

Most complaints shown here are not concentrated in the highest-risk systems, but buyers should still review recurring narratives and cross-check them against recalls and TSBs.

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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  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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