2006 Gmc Savana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Tires (1) · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2023-04-06 · campaign 23V247000 · 150,830 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (806)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 806 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-04-25 · Engine · 72,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc savana. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. also, the vehicle would not start when prompted on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000. the vin w…”
2015-03-23 · Engine · 70,000 mi“took my vehicle to the mechanic because it was making a noise,he looked at it and found 5 exhaust manifold bolts broken,checked the internet to find thousands of vehicles with gm v8 motors have this problem.this is an expensive repair being passed on to consumers by a large corporation well aware of this defect. *tr…”
2014-11-18 · Air Bags · 195,559 mi“our technician was driving down the road when the airbag signal came on in the lower left corner of the dash and was on for about 30 seconds, tech smelt an odor similar to something shorting out and all of a sudden the airbag deployed while he was driving down the road. the entire process lasted about 30-40 seconds from the time the light came on u…”
2012-04-23 · Steering · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc savanna. the contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to start and there was an increase in stopping distance when braking. in addition, the steering wheel would seize abnormally when attempting a turn in either direction. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was advised that a hose wa…”
2009-11-24 · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments“the 2 side doors for passengers fail to open properly because the hinges fail to operate correctly and stop the doors from opening properly. so when our children are in the van, it is very difficult to open the doors to allow them to exit because the hinges lock up. we have already had the hinges replaced 4 times by the dealership and now they ar…”
2008-05-15 · Tires · 9,300 mi“gmc savana 2006 with only 9,300 miles on it. had dealer in fl check veh before we left on vac to nj. on way to nj we kept hearing things hitting under the carriage noises. took to dealer here in nj and they checked and saw that all the weights had come off the rims/tires. the tires are p275r45/20 with chrome rims on a custom handicapped van wit…”
2008-01-30 · Electrical System:horn · 26,000 mi“tl*- the contact owns a 2006 gmc savanna cargo van with an odometer reading of 26,000 miles. the horn on the vehicle does not work. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer (don mackey gmc) for repair which was still under warranty, but the dealer refuse to fix the failure. the contact called the manufacturer and was told that they had to go…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.