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2011 GMC Savana Passenger

Van · 5 trims · 4.8 L 8-cylinder, 5.3 L 8-cylinder, 6.0 L 8-cylinder 7 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) 18.6 13.9 16.5 L/100 km
Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger) 18.3 14.2 16.4 L/100 km
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) 21.9 14.9 18.7 L/100 km
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) 22.3 15.0 19.0 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)
  • Other Transport Canada 2020479 ·

    Certain vehicles may have incorrect body control module software. As a result, the immobilization system is not active during the learning procedure for a new "unlearned" blank replacement key could be used during a 30 minute reprogramming procedure to disable the immobilization...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2015352 ·

    Certain vehicles equipped with a hinged left side rear door may have a condition where inadequate clearance between the rear brake lines and the lower fuel filler hose clamp may result in abrasion to one or both rear brake lines. This condition could cause brake fluid loss which...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2014352 ·

    On certain compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelled vehicles, the CNG high pressure regulator may leak natural gas. Should a leak occur in the presence of an ignition source, a fire or explosion could result, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealer...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2014083 ·

    Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 - Occupant Protection. During a frontal impact below the airbag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head were to impact the instrument panel where the passenger ai...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2011188 ·

    On certain vehicles, the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim, which could cause chafe damage resulting in a brake fluid leak. This could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: De...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 2010454 ·

    On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As a result the driver may hear a banging noise emanating from the rear axle. Also, if the pin shift...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 2 U.S. recalls

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

  • Fuel system, other NHTSA (U.S.) 14V500000 ·

    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 na...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel system, other NHTSA (U.S.) 13V225000 ·

    General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel...

    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
4.8 L 8-cylinder, 5.3 L 8-cylinder, 6.0 L 8-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrains
RWD, AWD