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GMC Savana by year

The Savana is a van sold from 1996–2017 with engines including 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl and 6.0L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 108 recalls and 377 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
51015201996200120062011201620171996: 13–15 MPG combined1997: 14–15 MPG combined1998: 14–15 MPG combined1999: 14–15 MPG combined2000: 14–15 MPG combined2001: 13–15 MPG combined2002: 14–15 MPG combined2003: 13–15 MPG combined2004: 12–15 MPG combined2005: 14–16 MPG combined2006: 14–15 MPG combined2007: 14–16 MPG combined2008: 14–17 MPG combined2009: 14–17 MPG combined2010: 14–17 MPG combined2011: 12–17 MPG combined2012: 12–17 MPG combined2013: 12–17 MPG combined2014: 12–16 MPG combined2015: 12–13 MPG combined2016: 12–13 MPG combined2017: 12–13 MPG combined13 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1996 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl13–15235
1997 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl14–15147
1998 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl14–15133
1999 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl14–15150
2000 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl14–15254
2001 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl13–15022
2002 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl14–15014
2003 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl13–151125
2004 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl12–15717
2005 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl14–16617
2006 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl14–1578
2007 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl14–1649
2008 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl14–1775
2009 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl14–1782
2010 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl14–1745
2011 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl…12–1774
2012 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl…12–1774
2013 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl…12–1792
2014 Savana4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl…12–1677
2015 Savana4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl12–1344
2016 Savana6.0L 8-cyl12–1376
2017 Savana6.0L 8-cyl12–1367

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common GMC Savana problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Savana, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic41
  • Tires22
  • Air Bags14
  • Structure12
  • Steering11
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic10

Selling a GMC Savana: questions

How much is a junk GMC Savana worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Savanas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy GMC Savanas that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1996–2017), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which GMC Savana year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 Savana (54). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, hydraulic, tires and air bags.

Which GMC Savana year has the most recalls?

The 2003 Savana has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 11. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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