The 2008 GMC Savana is a van that came with a choice of 4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl engines. At 18 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Vans, Cargo Type, Vans, Passenger Type |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 12–15 city / 16–20 highway / 14–17 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,950–$4,800 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 523–635 grams per mile |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 5,372 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 13 configurations: Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo), Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo), Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo), Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo), Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger), Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger) |
| Age | 18 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2008 GMC Savana. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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…
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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…
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.
Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC Savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations…
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC Savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations…
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Gm is recalling 151 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to park may not keep the vehicle stationary.
Risk: If the vehicle is parked on an incline or bumped, it may roll and strike a person, object, or another vehicle without warning, and cause personal injury.
Gm is recalling 567 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC Savana cutaway vehicles with a 139" wheel base. The frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification.
Risk: If the frame rail is wider than specification, over time it may contact the fuel tank housing, resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Gm is recalling 2,481 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC Savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0l (rpo ly6) v8 engine, 4l80e (rpo mt1) transmission, 4.10 (rpo gt5) axle and 75 mph governor (rpo 9d7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then…
Risk: The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 GMC Savana with NHTSA.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 GMC Savana.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr, RWD | Not rated | — | — | ★★★☆☆ | 22.8% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 1,102 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 GMC Savana. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
This preliminary information states to reuse a fastener during a front sensor replacement due to a supply issue.
This preliminary information states to reuse a fastener during a front sensor replacement due to a supply issue.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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Yes. We buy 2008 Savanas that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2008 GMC Savana; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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