2009 GMC Savana - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2009 GMC Savana

8 problems have been reported for the 2009 GMC Savana. The following chart shows the 6 most common problems for 2009 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2009 GMC Savana

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Other Fuel System	2
Suspension	2
Electrical System	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Wheel	1
Service Brakes	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 GMC Savana in the United States are 13 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by GMC Savana owners in the last 13 years is 8, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 8 / 13 / 13 * 1000 = 47.34.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across GMC Savana model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 GMC Savana in 2009.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	1
2016	1
2015	2
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	2
2010	1
2009	1

📊 Compare the 2009 GMC Savana with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used GMC Savana, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 GMC Savana with the GMC Savana from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Savana is 8 while the average number of problems reported for the 24 model years of the GMC Savana is 22.

Table 3. Compare the 2009 GMC Savana with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2019 Savana	2
2018 Savana	4
2017 Savana	6
2016 Savana	11
2015 Savana	7
2014 Savana	8
2013 Savana	2
2012 Savana	4
2011 Savana	4
2010 Savana	7
2009 Savana	8
2008 Savana	8
2007 Savana	14
2006 Savana	11
2005 Savana	27
2004 Savana	22
2003 Savana	44
2002 Savana	21
2001 Savana	25
2000 Savana	77
1999 Savana	67
1998 Savana	38
1997 Savana	66
1996 Savana	45

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