2015 Gmc Savana Safety Report

The 2015 GMC Savana has a relatively low number of NHTSA complaints, with only 6 total complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported. This suggests a generally stable safety record in terms of direct incident reporting. However, the vehicle has been subject to 4 safety recalls, which address significant potential hazards. These recalls include issues with electrical system wiring that could lead to a fire, liquid leaking into the power window switch causing corrosion and increasing fire risk, a non-functioning fire extinguisher, and a faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that could lead to underinflated tires and increased crash risk. While the low complaint count is positive, the nature of the recalls indicates several critical safety vulnerabilities identified by the manufacturer. Common complaint patterns, despite the low volume, point towards issues with exterior lighting, specifically dim headlamps that impair night visibility, as reported in 2 complaints. Other reported issues include an unexpected airbag deployment, hard shifting transmission with vibration, and an internal odor of burning wires. The fire incident reported in the complaints aligns with the recall concerning electrical system wiring, suggesting a real-world manifestation of the recalled defect. The lack of NHTSA crash test ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover are all N/A) means there is no independent crash performance data available from NHTSA for this specific model year, which is a significant gap in assessing its passive safety. Overall, the 2015 GMC Savana presents a mixed safety picture. The low number of direct consumer complaints is reassuring, but the presence of four significant recalls, two of which directly address fire risks and another a critical safety system (TPMS), indicates that potential safety defects have been identified and require attention. The absence of NHTSA crash test ratings makes a comprehensive assessment of its crashworthiness impossible. Buyers should ensure all recall repairs have been completed.

Our recommendation: Given the low complaint volume but significant safety recalls, ensure all recall repairs have been completed by a dealership before purchasing, and be aware of the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings.