Is the 2008 GMC Savana safe to drive?

The 2008 GMC Savana has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2008 GMC Savana? (Campaign #08V313000)

Your vehicle's transmission has a problem that can cause it to stop working properly at high speeds, especially when shifting into certain gears. This can happen if the engine is pushed too hard at high speeds and can be a safety issue. If your vehicle's transmission fails, you could be stranded on the highway, which increases the risk of a crash. You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will update the transmission and engine control modules for free to fix the problem.

NHTSA Campaign 08V313000 Recall Details

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened

Your vehicle's transmission has a problem that can cause it to stop working properly at high speeds, especially when shifting into certain gears. This can happen if the engine is pushed too hard at high speeds and can be a safety issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle's transmission fails, you could be stranded on the highway, which increases the risk of a crash.

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will update the transmission and engine control modules for free to fix the problem.

Campaign 08V313000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Affected Vehicles