AI Damage2007 GMC Savana 1500: common problems
Owners of the 2007 GMC Savana 1500 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 67% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Visibility: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle then began experiencing severe shaking due to the lack of an alignment. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Six months later, while driving 15 mph, the failure recurred.
2007 gmc savana extended cardo van. Consumer states that it is difficult to see from the rearview mirror on the passenger side of the van. The consumer stated has purchased a new van with the same defect as the previous van and stated that he knows gm has a mirror to remedy the defect.
2007 gmc 3/4 ton savanna extended cargo van diesel customer states a safety concern on cargo van passenger side mirror* the consumer stated there are no inside rearview mirrors in this large extended cargo van.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Savana 1500 has 2 complaints (18 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Savana 1500?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 GMC Savana 1500?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 GMC Savana 1500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.