2011 GMC Savana 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 GMC Savana 1500, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Savana 1500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." some of these vehicles may have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose may contact…
Remedy: Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC…
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Spindle (suspension)
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 GMC Savana 1500 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Broke down 5 or 6 times due to this brought it in for issues after one year. Just shut down due to stabilatrac error”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 4, 2016 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC savana 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall campaign number:14v117000 (air bags ) and stated that the authorized dealer installed the incorrect air b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2014 · Air bags
Compare GMC Savana 1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Savana 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 GMC Savana 1500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Savana 1500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 GMC Savana 1500 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2011 GMC Savana 1500
How do I know if my 2011 GMC Savana 1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 GMC Savana 1500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V007000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.