Model year record

2011 GMC Savana 1500 recalls & problems

The 2011 GMC Savana 1500 has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 6, 2011

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 11V2750007,593 vehicles

Problem: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A CLEARANCE CONDITION IN WHICH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE TIRE OR WHEEL RIM. IF THE BRAKE HOSE REPEATEDLY CONTACTS THE TIRE OR WHEEL RIM, A HOLE COULD BE WORN IN THE BRAKE HOSE.
Risk: A DAMAGED BRAKE HOSE MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKES AND INCREASE THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL SECURE THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

SuspensionJan 6, 2011

Rear › Axle › Spindle

Recall 11V00700030,566 vehicles

Problem: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
Risk: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Savana 1500 2WD (cargo)

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) FFV

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger) FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) FFV

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Vehicle speed control	1	1	—
Air bags	1	0	—
Electronic stability control (esc)	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electronic stability control (esc)
BROKE DOWN 5 OR 6 TIMES DUE TO THIS BROUGHT IT IN FOR ISSUES AFTER ONE YEAR. JUST SHUT DOWN DUE TO STABILATRAC ERROR
Feb 10, 2012 · 6,000 miles
Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V117000 (AIR BAGS ) AND STATED THAT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALLED THE INCORRECT AIR BAG COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE AIR BAG UNTIL THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE SENSOR ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG INTERMITTENTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. UPDATED 10/10/14*CN
May 17, 2014 · 34,000 miles
Vehicle speed controlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT THEN PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE, AS SHE CRASHED INTO A WALL AT 14 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALSO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
Jun 24, 2012 · 5,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.