2022 GMC Savana
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 GMC Savana is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2022 GMC Savana at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2022 GMC Savana recalls 2
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.
Fix: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's n…
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.
Fix: 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 N2…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
6L90 Transmission Failure Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) after receiving one Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaint related to four school buses built on General Motors (GM) van chassis. The VOQ alleged transmission failure resulting in a loss of all forward gear.In ODI's pre-investigative discussions with GM, ODI learned that valve body separator plates had been machined out of toleranc…
NHTSA #PE23016 · Power Train · opened Sep 2023 · closed Jan 2025An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 724
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 724.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Bulletin PIP5700H · Sep 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Bulletin PIC6551C · Aug 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Bulletin PIT5509N · Jul 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
Bulletin PIT5966F · Jun 2026This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
Bulletin PIT6519 · May 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Bulletin PIT5509M · May 2026Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
Bulletin PIC6423A · May 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SAVANA CARGO 2500 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 GMC Savana. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Powertrain
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the transmission control module not to work correctly. As a result, there could be reduced power to the wheels, the transmission could shift harshly and/or the rear wheels could lock up. Additionally, at low speeds, this problem could cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction. Note: This recall only affe…
Transport Canada #2024679 · Nov 2024Electrical
Issue: 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 vehicles. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Gener…
Transport Canada #2023210 · Apr 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the GMC Savana
The Chevrolet Express is a series of full-size vans produced by General Motors since 1996. The successor to the Chevrolet G-series van, the Express is produced in passenger and cargo variants. Alongside the standard van body, the line is offered as a cutaway van chassis, which is a chassis cab variant developed for commercial-grade applications, including ambulances, buses, motorhomes, and small trucks.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.