2014 GMC Savana 1500 Problems & Complaints

Average1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Savana 1500 at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Savana 1500 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the steering (2 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 GMC Savana 1500 problems

  • Steering~84,000 miles
    233%
  • Brakes~106,000 miles
    233%
  • Other / not specified~81,000 miles
    117%
  • Engine & cooling~91,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC Savana 1500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC Savana 1500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Savana 1500 years: 2000, 2011. Compare all years →

2014 GMC Savana 1500 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automaticRWD14 / 19 / 16
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD13 / 18 / 15
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automaticAWD13 / 17 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: Van.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Savana 1500 rates average: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Savana 1500 at the same age. 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 2014 GMC Savana 1500?

The steering — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 GMC Savana 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2014 GMC Savana 1500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 84,000 miles; 33% 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.