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2008 GMC Savana Cargo

Van · 9 trims · 5.3 L 8-cylinder, 4.3 L 6-cylinder 4 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 15.7 11.8 14.0 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Electrical Transport Canada 2023210 ·

    On certain vehicles, an unused wiring harness for a rear HVAC blower motor, located in the left B-pillar area, could become damaged if exposed to moisture or contaminants. If this happens, the wires could short circuit. Note: This recall only affects cutaway chassis incomplete ve...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2008268 ·

    Certain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured transfer case that could cause early failure of drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to "Park" may not keep the vehicle stationary. If the vehicle is parked on...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2008249 ·

    On certain Cutaway vans, the transmission may self-engage into first gear while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds, thereby causing transmission damage to certain gears. Should this occur at speeds beyond 130 km/h, the engine may shut down (and be able to be restarted wi...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure Transport Canada 2008244 ·

    On certain cutaway vehicle with a 139" wheelbase, the frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification. As such, it may contact the fuel tank housing and, over time, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a vehicle...

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Show 3 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Equipment adaptive/mobility NHTSA (U.S.) 10V205000 ·

    MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH MAY 2010 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CON...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Equipment adaptive/mobility NHTSA (U.S.) 09V270000 ·

    MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING 185 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2005 AND JUNE 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICL...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Equipment adaptive/mobility NHTSA (U.S.) 09V272000 ·

    MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING 185 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2005 AND JUNE 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICL...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Van
Engines
5.3 L 8-cylinder, 4.3 L 6-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrains
RWD, AWD