2021 GMC Savana Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2021 GMC Savana has 3 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve steering and engine.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 3 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
STEERING
2 66.7%
ENGINE
1 33.3%
Quick Insights
The top category is STEERING, accounting for 66.7% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 2 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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What owners keep reporting on the 2021 GMC Savana
The 2021 GMC Savana has 3 owner complaints in this dataset. STEERING is the most common complaint category, representing about 67% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2021 GMC Savana are STEERING (2), ENGINE (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 3 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 2021 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.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 2 of 2 systems
STEERING
2 Reports67% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, power steering, and sensors had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
3/11/2024
Power steering lines leaking and hydroboost. Third vehicle in fleet with 64000 miles and same issue.
7/1/2024
ENGINE
1 Report33% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, power steering, and sensors had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
3/11/2024
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
GMC Savana: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?
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- Complaint entries
- 3
- Top-topic view
- 2 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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