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2015 GMC Savana: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Savana, most recently filed April 2023. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 4campaigns 1 electrical · 1 visibility · 1 equipment Source: NHTSA Complaints 2filed Owner reports, 2011–2021 shown Source: NHTSA ODI
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Savana. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2015 GMC Savana. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V247000 Filed Apr 6, 2023

Rear HVAC Electrical Circuit May Overheat

Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
57.9% repairedof 150,830 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 GMC Savana. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V295000 Filed May 3, 2018

Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch

Visibility · power window devices and controls
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Consequence
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. 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 18155.
51.7% repairedof 207,483 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 GMC Savana. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V267000 Filed Apr 26, 2018

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

Equipment
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
14.2% repairedof 6,154 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 GMC Savana. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V184000 Filed Apr 1, 2016

Manufactured Without TPMS/FMVSS 138

Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence
Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. 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 15819.
53.8% repairedof 321 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (2)

2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 GMC Savana, by component (top 2). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 2.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other Savana years

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This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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Where to next

Which Savana years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2016 GMC Savana report6 complaints · 7 campaigns →2014 GMC Savana report1 complaints · 7 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2015 GMC Savana FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V247000 (electrical), 18V295000 (visibility), 18V267000 (equipment), 16V184000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 GMC Savana problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1), Visibility (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 2015 Savana compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2021 GMC Savana model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2017 the most (7). The 2015 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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