1996 GMC SAVANA
3 recalls, 45 complaints - 28 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
00V110000 Apr 17, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PIPE ASSEMBLY.
96V092000 Jun 3, 1996
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Defect Description
ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 21, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AT RANDOM.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 27, 2006
Incident date: Apr 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V110000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE DELIVERY HOSES, LINES/PIPING AND FITTINGS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATE 05/30/2006. *AK *TS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2004
THIS IS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE USED IN TRANSPORTING INTERIOR DECORATING ITEMS. ON OR ABOUT 8/2/04, I DELIVERED A TABLE TOP TO A CLIENT AND UPON OPENING THE REAR SIDE DOORS (BOTH DOORS) THE UPPER HINGE ON THE FURTHERMOST REAR DOOR BROKE. I HAD NOTICED A RATTLING SOUND PRIOR TO THIS DATE, HOWEVER I TH... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT WORK ON INTERMITTENT OR LOW SPEED. DEALER ADVISED MY VEHICLE NOT RECALLED WITH NUMEROUS OTHERS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 8, 2004
Incident date: Apr 17, 2000
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED WHICH DESCRIBED THE EXACT PROBLEM. BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE WIPERS WOULD ALWAYS WORK WHEN ON HIGH SPEED. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 5, 2003
Incident date: Dec 4, 2003
1996 GMC SAVANA VAN- FUEL PUMP FAILURES AT 40,000 MILES AND 75,000 MILES. $600 REPAIR EACH TIME. HIGH FAILURE ITEM LASTING LESS THAN A SET OF TIRES, MAJOR REPAIRS NEEDED. THIS *HAS* TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE PER THE GM DEALER.*JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Mar 29, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A SEVERE THUNDER STORM. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE WIPERS STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 11, 2002
START THE ENGINE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR REVERSE OR DRIVE AND THE THROTTLE IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION MY WIFE AND I HAVE SEARNED TO EITHER SET THE THE VEHICLE PROCEED AT IDLE TIL ANY DANGER OF UNINTENDED ACCELLERATION IS NOT PRESENT THEN PUSH TAP. THE ACCELLERATOR PEDAL UNTIL IT BREAKS LOOS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 30, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET AND DRY ROAD CONDITIONS AND BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND GOES TO THE FLOOR. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Sep 28, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO DROP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
THERE IS EXCESSIVE WEAR ON BRAKE PADS. DEALER REPLACED PADS, WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED PADS AGAIN AT 29,000 MILES, AND ADJUSTED ALIGNMENT AND ROTATED WHEELS FORWARD. RIGHT AFTER SECOND REPLACEMENT AT 29,000 MILES, VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO LEFT. AT 45,000 MILE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 7, 2001
GAS FUMES SMELL CONSTANT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 7, 2001
GAS FUMES SMELL CONSTANT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 2001
THE GMC DEALER SAID THE COMPUTER FAILED FROM CORROSION AT THE COMPUTER CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO KICK IN ON DRY ROADS. THEN THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THIS COST ME OVER $700 TO GET FIXED AND THREE DAYS WITHOUT THE USE OF MY VAN. THE GMC DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. IT IS IMPORTA... Read more
TIRES
Sep 26, 2000
WE WERE COMING HOME FROM LITTLE ROCK TO PINE BLUFF, AR ON 9-13-99 WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD POP. I ASKED MY HUSBAND TO PULL OVER TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. THE REAR RIGHT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED----PEALED AND STEEL WIRES POKING OUT. WE HAD NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING. IT JUST BLEW. WE WERE TRAVELING ABO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: May 13, 1999
ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR THREE DAYS. THEN IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT OF GEAR. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FLUSHED OUT. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT AT 40,000 MILES SHE HAD SEVERE SHIFTING PROBLEM.*AK RUST IN TRANSMISSION FLUID, METAL FILING WAS FOUND IN THE TRANSMI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: May 13, 1999
ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR THREE DAYS. THEN IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT OF GEAR. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FLUSHED OUT. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT AT 40,000 MILES SHE HAD SEVERE SHIFTING PROBLEM.*AK RUST IN TRANSMISSION FLUID, METAL FILING WAS FOUND IN THE TRANSMI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 16, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1996
PLEASE CONTACT JASON KENNEDY OF THE CENTRE OF AUTO SAFETY IN WASHINGTON,DC. HE HAS A COMPLETE AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL OF THE DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EFFORTS OF THE MANUFACTURER TO NOT ELIMINATE THE PROBLEMS, BUT TO ELIMINATE THE OWNERS/DRIVERS AND PASSANGERS BY MAKING THE VEHICLE TOXI... Read more
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 16, 1999
Incident date: Nov 19, 1996
WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WILL GET STUCK AT 15 MPH/ 20MPH THEN 30MPH. WHEN CONSUMER GETS TO 60 MPH THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE SPEEDOMETER BEING STUCK. SPEEDOMETER HAS TO STAY UP WITH THE TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO KNOW HOW FAST THE CAR IS GOING, AND TO KEEP SPEED LIMITS. POLICE HAS PULLED CONSUMER OVER ON ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 16, 1999
Incident date: Nov 19, 1996
WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WILL GET STUCK AT 15 MPH/ 20MPH THEN 30MPH. WHEN CONSUMER GETS TO 60 MPH THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE SPEEDOMETER BEING STUCK. SPEEDOMETER HAS TO STAY UP WITH THE TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO KNOW HOW FAST THE CAR IS GOING, AND TO KEEP SPEED LIMITS. POLICE HAS PULLED CONSUMER OVER ON ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jan 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING EXTERIOR MIRRIORS VIBRATE SO MUCH THAT IT MAKES IT HARD TO SEE, AND MAY CAUSE TENSION HEADACHES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. GM SAYS THIS IS A "NO-FIX" SITUATION AND REFUSE TO MAKE REPAIRS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 6, 1999
THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 6, 1999
THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Jan 6, 1999
THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 6, 1999
THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 6, 1999
THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 6, 1999
THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 9, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
STEERING WHEEL DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. AT TIMES WOULD NOT TURN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: Dec 18, 1997
GOING ABOUT 35-50MPH WHEN THE TRUCK STOPPED FOR NO REASON. FUEL PUMP FAILED. NO GAS TO ENGINE. WENT TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP AT 2 TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS CONTINUOUSLY. GMC SAYS ITS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: Nov 28, 1997
DRIVING ABOUT 35-50MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED OUT FOR NO REASON. FUEL PUMP NOT WORKING PROPERLY. GAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. HAD BEEN DONE AT LEAST TWICE. ITS A CONTINUOUS & CONSISTENT PROBLEM. GMC SAYS ITS THE OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: Mar 28, 1997
WHILE TRAVELING ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35-50MPH, THE TRUCK WOULD STOP OR STALL OUT. GAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE. FUEL PUMP HAD STOPPED WORKING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP 2 OR MORE TIMES. ITS A CONTINUOUS & CONSISTENT PROBLEM & MANUFACTURER SAID ITS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: Apr 14, 1997
WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-50MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. THE FUEL PUMP HAD STOPPED WORKING. GAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE ON TRUCK. ITS A CONSISTANT & CONTINUOUS PROBLEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER SAID WAS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-50MPH WHEN THE FUEL PUMP WOULD STOP WORKING SUDDENLY. GAS WAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE & VEHICLE WOULD EITHER STOP OR STALL. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP, TWICE. PROBLEM IS CONTINUOUS & CONSISTANT. GMC SAID OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 6, 1997
SKY ROOF LEAKING WATER.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED THREE TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 28, 1997
Incident date: Nov 11, 1997
IN SNOWY CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
STRUCTURE
Aug 8, 1997
Incident date: Jun 10, 1997
PASSENGER STEP IS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY, IS LOOSE AND GIVES WAY WHEN STEPPED ON.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Aug 4, 1997
Incident date: Aug 3, 1997
THE REAR DOOR OF THE VAN WILL NOT OPEN ALL THE TIME, AND THE LATCH STICKS AND PREVENTS ENTRY OR EXIT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 18, 1997
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 18, 1997
BACK DOOR RUSTED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 26, 1997
BACK DOOR DOES NOT OPEN AT TIMES.O WNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL OTHER DEFECTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 19, 1997
Incident date: Aug 8, 1996
WHEN THE MIDDLE SEATS ARE PULLED UP IN THE FORWARD POSITION, THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE FASTENED. THIS IS A CONVERSION VAN. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. *AK *JB
SEAT BELTS
Sep 30, 1996
PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW, IT IS A CONVERSATION VAN, THE BUCKET AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT . *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 2, 1996
ON UPWARD INCLINE, PASSENGER RIGHT REAR DOOR, WHEN OPENED MOVES FREELY TOWARD REAR WHEEL, POSSIBLY MAY CAUSE INJURY. &AK ALSO ON DOWNWARD INCLINR, WHEN OPENED MOVES FREELY TOWARD FRONT WHEEL AND SLAMS SHUT.*JB
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC SAVANA
28 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
060864032
Oct 1, 2006
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SIDE CARGO DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN. INSTALL NEW HINGE PINS. *KB
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
01225
Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ
01992
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.5 L57 ENGINE- CRANKS OR STARTS WITH THE KEY IN RUN. 94-98 GMC P32 RV/VAN CHASSIS, 94-98 CHEVROLET P32 RV/VAN CHASSIS. *MR
00149D
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
01349A
Nov 18, 2003
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT
01404
Nov 18, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT FIT IN NEW TRAY PER BULLETIN 02-06-04-020A. *TT
00149C
Nov 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
020604020B
Oct 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
030601024
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
020604020A
Aug 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
020864012A
Jun 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SIDE CARGO DOOR BINDS. *TT
030864003
Feb 1, 2003
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
020604020
May 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
020864012
May 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SIDE CARGO DOORS ARE HARD TO OPEN OR STIFF ON 1996 - 2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC G-VAN MODELS. *TT
111201
Dec 11, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADDRESSING CUSTOMERS COMMENTS ABOUT ENGINE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKING. *TT
311001
Oct 31, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT
240901
Sep 24, 2001
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF BINDING SIDE CARGO DOOR HINGES. *SLC
151200
Dec 15, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS SERVICE MESSAGE ADDRESSES CUSTOMER CONCERNS REGARDING THEFT DETERRENTS, A NEW REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE AND LICENSE PLATE HOUSING DEVELOPED FOR ADDED THEFT PROTECTION. *TT
240699
Jul 24, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT
3081
Nov 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
3356
Apr 20, 2005
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
TURN SIGNAL FLASH TOO FAST, OPPOSITE SIDE DIM. *TT
3325
Oct 27, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SUPPLEMENT TO BULLETIN 99-06-04-047A FOR FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING. *TT
GMC SAVANA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SAVANA across all model years (1996, 2026).
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Total Recalls
449
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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| 1996 (current) | 3 | 45 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
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