2008 Gmc Savana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Electrical System:wiring (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2010-05-13 · campaign 10V205000 · 133 vehicles
Defect: MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH MAY 2010 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" BUTTON BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
Risk: WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Fix: MAIN MOBILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR THIS SAFETY DEFECT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE, RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION AT NO COST. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MAIN MOBILITY
Service bulletins (1,102)
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 2025-11-04 · PIT6448 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information states to reuse a fastener during a front sensor replacement due to a supply issue.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-30 · PIT6448 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information states to reuse a fastener during a front sensor replacement due to a supply issue.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,102 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-12-28 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc savana. the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. …”
2015-03-16 · Electrical System:wiring · 66,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc savana. while in park, the contact stepped out the vehicle and the air bag deployed without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the wiring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,000. …”
2013-06-11 · Structure:body · 36,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc savana. the contact stated that both exterior and interior side cargo doors were extremely difficulty to release whenever being accessed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the door hinges would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.