Model year 2015 · Vans, Passenger Type

2015 GMC Savana Passenger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 GMC Savana Passenger at 12–13 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

4

EPA combined mpg

12–13

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SAVANA.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 GMC Savana Passenger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 GMC Savana Passenger, newest first.

Electrical system: Wiring

NHTSA 23V247000 Reported Apr 6, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222386050)
Units affected
150,830 (estimate)
Problem
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. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Power window devices and controls

NHTSA 18V295000 Reported May 3, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18155)
Units affected
207,483 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment

NHTSA 18V267000 Reported Apr 26, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18146)
Units affected
6,154 (estimate)
Problem
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. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA 16V184000 Reported Apr 1, 2016
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 15819)
Units affected
321 (estimate)
Problem
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). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 GMC Savana Passenger fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 GMC Savana Passenger EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)4.8L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular11/17/13 mpg$5,150670
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8511/16/13 mpg$5,150705
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular11/16/13 mpg$5,150705
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)4.8L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular11/17/13 mpg$5,150671
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8511/16/12 mpg$5,600714
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular11/16/13 mpg$5,150709

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 GMC Savana Passenger crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 GMC Savana Passenger (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 GMC Savana Passenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Savana Passenger, most recently on Aug 18, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 GMC Savana Passenger complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags1
Visibility: Power window devices and controls1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Savana Passenger model years

GMC Savana Passenger by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 Savana Passenger12–13 mpg67—
2016 Savana Passenger12–13 mpg76—

All GMC Savana Passenger years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 GMC models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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