2021 Gmc Savana Safety Report

The 2021 GMC Savana exhibits a very low volume of reported safety complaints to NHTSA, with only 2 total complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths. This suggests a generally robust safety profile in terms of owner-reported incidents. However, the vehicle has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, resulting in 'N/A' ratings for Overall, Frontal, Side, and Rollover safety, which means its crashworthiness is not independently verified by NHTSA. The primary complaint pattern observed, based on the limited data, points towards steering system issues, specifically power steering fluid leaks and stiff steering, as indicated by both complaints referencing 'STEERING'. Despite the low complaint volume, the 2021 GMC Savana has been subject to 3 safety recalls. Two of these recalls address significant fire risks: one for 'ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING' in cutaway models due to potential overheating and fire, and another for 'ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES' in 6.6L gasoline engine models where positive battery cable terminals could short-circuit and cause a fire. The third recall pertains to 'TIRES', where over-cured tires could lead to sudden air loss or tread/belt loss, increasing the risk of a crash. These recalls highlight potential manufacturing defects that could pose serious safety hazards, even if not widely reported as complaints yet. In summary, while owner-reported incidents are minimal, the lack of NHTSA crash test data leaves a gap in understanding its passive safety performance. The presence of three recalls, particularly two addressing fire risks and one for tire integrity, indicates proactive measures by the manufacturer to address potentially serious safety defects. Buyers should ensure all recall remedies have been performed.

Our recommendation: Given the low complaint volume but unrated crash safety and three significant recalls, prospective buyers should prioritize verifying all recall remedies have been completed and thoroughly inspect the steering system.