2014 GMC Savana Problems & Complaints

Average63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Savana at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 GMC Savana with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Savana at the same age. The most reported problem area is the a/c & heater (1 complaint). 7 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
7recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 GMC Savana problems

  • A/C & heater
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC Savana complaints by model year

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

Best Savana years: 2020, 2011, 2014. Years to avoid: 1999, 1997, 2000, 1996, 1998. Compare all years →

2014 GMC Savana recalls (7)

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 23V-247 · Apr 6, 2023 · 150,830 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 18V-295 · May 3, 2018 · 207,483 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 18V-267 · Apr 26, 2018 · 6,154 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA recall 16V-184 · Apr 1, 2016 · 321 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 14V-614 · Oct 1, 2014 · 106,307 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Fuel system, other

NHTSA recall 14V-500 · Aug 13, 2014 · 3,345 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013.

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Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 14V-117 · Mar 17, 2014 · 303,013 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014.

2014 GMC Savana 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
6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD11 / 16 / 13
4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD11 / 17 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: Van.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 GMC Savana a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Savana rates average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Savana at the same age. It is one of the best Savana 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 2014 GMC Savana?

The a/c & heater — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about appliance › air conditioner.

How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Savana have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2014 GMC Savana, the most recent from April 6, 2023 (wiring). 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?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2011 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 1997, 2000, 1996 and 1998. See the full GMC Savana years comparison.

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.