Every 2018 GMC Savana recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 24V702000
Sep 19, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. 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 N242466950.
Full recall details for 24V702000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V247000
Jun 4, 2023Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V247000 →Tires · NHTSA 21V115000
Feb 25, 2021Tires
- Problem
- 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 aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Full recall details for 21V115000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V428000
Nov 6, 2019Equipment
- Problem
- 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 revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V428000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V267000
Apr 26, 2018Equipment
- Problem
- 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
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V267000 →
2018 GMC Savana complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Savana, reporting 1 crashes. GMC has issued at least 981 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine1
- Lane Departure1
- Service Brakes1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (492)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (297)
- Power Train (258)
- Unknown Or Other (249)
- Electrical System (244)
- Engine (188)
Read GMC Savana owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 GMC Savana
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Savana. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“AFTER WAITING MY TURN TO PAY A TOLL ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE EXIT IN TOLEDO, THE VAN DID NOT STOP WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND I RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. MY VAN BRAKES HAD BEEN WORKING AS WE EASED UP TO THE TOLL BOTH WITH ABOUT 6 CARS AHEAD OF ME.”
2018 GMC SAVANAJan 27, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11172369
“The contact owns a 2018 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure light was illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to restart.”
2018 GMC SAVANAMar 10, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11647360
“MY 2018 VAN IS AN EXPLORER CONVERSION WITH 13000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS TAKEN TO GMC FOR REPAIRS FOR WHAT THE TECH IS CALLING A "DEATH WOBBLE". BASICALLY THE VAN AT UNPREDICTED TIMES GETS INTO A ROUGH SHAKING IN THE FRONT END THAT FORCES YOU TO STOP.”
2018 GMC SAVANANov 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11376767
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