NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 GMC Savana Safety Ratings
The 2019 GMC Savana scores 63 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Below Average), 5 recalls, and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 GMC Savana was not subjected to a full crash-test regimen by NHTSA, receiving only a rollover rating. This limited testing coverage leaves significant gaps for safety-conscious consumers. The Savana's NHTSA Safety Index score is 63 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. This assessment is further informed by five active recall campaigns. No prior-year Safety Index is available for direct comparison.
The 2019 GMC Savana Passenger 3500 earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 63/100 and a 3-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 GMC Savana ranks 117 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 63 / 100 (Below Average) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 27.9% |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 117 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 GMC Savana?
The 2019 GMC Savana Passenger 3500 15-passenger van carries a Safety Index of 63/100, which rates as Below Average. This rating is significantly influenced by a crash-protection sub-score of 42 out of 70 points. This reflects the reality that NHTSA confined its testing for this configuration to rollover behavior; frontal and side-impact ratings are absent. The lack of these ratings prevents a comprehensive assessment of impact protection, meaning the crash-protection component of the Safety Index relies on incomplete information. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 6/10 indicates that both forward collision warning and lane departure warning were optional features, not standard equipment. Electronic stability control was standard. On the defect record, the vehicle scored 15/20, corresponding to five recall campaigns. These addressed issues with wiring, tires, an instrument-cluster warning-light fault, aftermarket body equipment, and rear-quarter window retention. Three of these five recalls were issued in 2019, the model's launch year, pointing to a particularly active defect period early in production. No prior-year Safety Index is on file for comparison. For used-market buyers, the 2019 data presents a vehicle with limited crash-test coverage, active-safety features that were not standard, and a recall record requiring attention before operation.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 GMC Savana perform in crash tests?
The 2019 GMC Savana's rollover rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, with a 28 percent risk figure determined by NHTSA. This result comes from the single crash-test category for which data is available, as the Savana was not evaluated for overall, frontal, or side impact protection. The vehicle did achieve a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip-test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13622
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 GMC Savana have any recalls?
Yes. Five recall campaigns touch this vehicle. Components affected include electrical system wiring on cutaway variants, a tire-related campaign shared with other GM models, an instrument cluster seatbelt-warning light fault, Unicell-installed cargo body equipment, and rear-quarter windows that may detach. No do-not-drive or park-outside directive is noted in the data provided, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING23V247000
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.
Reported 2023-04-06
TIRES21V115000
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Reported 2021-02-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V644000
Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.
Reported 2019-09-06
EQUIPMENT19V428000
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
Reported 2019-06-11
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR19V387000
Risk: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.
Reported 2019-05-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 GMC Savana?
Five unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components cited in those unverified reports are the Electrical System with two allegations, followed by single allegations each for Steering, Exterior Lighting, Engine, Latches/Locks/Linkages, and an Unknown or Other category. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 GMC Savana?
Five recall campaigns have been issued for the 2019 GMC Savana, a significant figure given the vehicle's age. Prospective owners should verify that remedies have been completed for all of these, not merely that an open notice exists. Of particular note are two recalls issued in the model's inaugural year: one concerning rear-quarter window retention, and another addressing a fault in the seatbelt-warning light.
- NHTSA issued three separate recall campaigns against the 2019 GMC Savana in its own launch year, covering a seatbelt-warning light fault in the instrument cluster, Unicell cargo-body equipment, and rear-quarter windows that may detach from the vehicle.
- The only NHTSA crash-test star rating available for this specific configuration is a 3-out-of-5 rollover score with a 28 percent rollover risk; overall, frontal, and side ratings were not conducted, so crash-protection data is substantially incomplete.
- Both forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as optional equipment for this model year, meaning a given used example may not be equipped with either feature, and buyers should confirm what is actually installed on the specific vehicle.
- Five unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System accounting for two of those allegations, a pattern that aligns with the electrical-wiring recall campaign also on record for this vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 GMC Savana places
The 2019 GMC Savana qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 GMC Savana safety questions
Was the 2019 GMC Savana crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 GMC Savana, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 63 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 GMC Savana crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 GMC Savana earned 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 27.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Savana have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 GMC Savana. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 GMC Savana?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 GMC Savana. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13622), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the GMC Savana 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 117 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.