The 2019 GMC Savana has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 277,551 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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.
TIRES21V1150002021-02-2533,838 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
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…
Consequence
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.
EQUIPMENT19V4280002019-06-11325 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
VISIBILITY19V3870002019-05-231,159 affected
Defect
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,…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
STEERING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Sales of this vehicle is currently being attempted. Fraudulant odometer tampering. Vehicle dash reads 70948mi. Carfax shows a consistent progression of mileage. As of october 8th 2024 the actual mileage reported 269,208. This is a federal crime. [xxx] is the seller on facebook marketplace. [xxx]…”
“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. The contact researched the failure on youtube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble.…”
“The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work ok except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The ac stopped working, the wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to…”
“The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work ok except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The ac stopped working, the wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to…”
“The battery run out of charge. After a battery boost the car turn on and work ok except that the signal lights did not work first, then they turn on by itself. Same thing happened with the warning lights. The ac stopped working, the wipers wash pump does not work, the outside lights do not turn to…”
“The contact stated that he rented a 2019 gmc savana from penske truck rental at (1460 thorne rd, tacoma, wa 98421) and the battery shorted out and the vehicle was unable to start. The penske company sent out a tech who was able to jump-start the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to his…”
“2019 gmc cutaway. Consumer writes in regards to warped right rear door. The consumer stated upon delivery of the vehicle the door was warped. The consumer stated an email was immediately sent to the dealer making them awar of the defect. The dealer advised it would be covered under warranty. But,…”
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