Most common 2011 GMC Savana 1500 problems
Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Savana 1500 complaints by model year
Best Savana 1500 years: 2000, 2011. Compare all years →
2011 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." some of these vehicles May have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose May…
Remedy: Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on May 13, 2011.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
2011 GMC Savana 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 11 / 17 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 GMC Savana 1500 a good car?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Savana 1500 rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Savana 1500 at the same age. It is one of the best Savana 1500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 GMC Savana 1500?
The speed control & acceleration — 1 complaint, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (1) and stability & traction control (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Savana 1500 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 GMC Savana 1500, the most recent from May 6, 2011 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Savana 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 2011. See the full GMC Savana 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 GMC Savana 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 6,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.