1996 Gmc Savana problems
The Chevrolet Express (also known as the GMC Savana) is a series of full-size vans produced by General Motors since 1996. The successor to the Chevrolet G-series van, the Express is produced in passenger and cargo variants. Alongside the standard van body, the line is offered as a cutaway van chassis; the latter vehicle is a chassis cab variant developed for commercial-grade applications, including ambulances, buses, motorhomes, and small trucks.
In production for a single generation since 1995, over 2.5 million examples of the Express and the Savana have been produced. One of the longest-produced designs in American automotive history, the Express/Savana are rivaled only by the Jeep Wagoneer and Dodge Ram Van for longevity.
Since 1995, General Motors has assembled the Express and Savana at its Wentzville Assembly facility (Wentzville, Missouri). Also, since 2017, GM has sourced commercial cutaway-chassis production from Navistar through its Springfield Assembly Plant (Springfield, Ohio).
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Common 1996 Gmc Savana problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the GMC Savana 1996, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Windshield Wiper Motor Component Failure:
- Owners of the GMC Savana 1996 have experienced intermittent issues with the windshield wipers due to a defective wiper motor. This problem can lead to the wipers stopping intermittently, failing to turn on, or running continuously after being turned off. A buzzing sound from the motor control box is an indicator of this issue. A temporary fix involves lightly tapping the control box to get the wipers working again, but a permanent solution requires replacing the wiper motor control board.
- Coolant Leaks or Oil Leaks From Intake Manifold Gaskets:
- Another common problem reported by GMC Savana 1996 owners is coolant or oil leaks from the intake manifold gaskets. These leaks can lead to engine overheating, loss of coolant or oil, and potential engine damage. Addressing this issue promptly is crucial to prevent further complications and maintain the engine's performance.
- Broken Door Handles:
- The door handles on the GMC Savana 1996 are prone to breaking, affecting both indoor and outdoor handles. This issue typically arises after around 140,000 miles of use. Symptoms include difficulty in opening or unlocking the door, or physical breakage of the handle itself. Unfortunately, repairing these broken handles is often not feasible, necessitating their replacement.
- Idling Problems:
- Some GMC Savana 1996 owners have reported idling problems, including a higher-than-normal engine idle. This issue can result in fuel wastage and even engine shutdown during idling. The likely cause of this problem is a vacuum leak in the throttle body gasket. Replacing any faulty gaskets is essential to resolve this issue, which tends to occur around 160,000 miles.
- Abnormal Noise From the Front or Rear Differential:
- At approximately 165,000 miles, owners of the GMC Savana 1996 may start hearing abnormal noises from the front or rear differential. These noises can manifest as clunking, banging, or grinding sounds, accompanied by vibrations under the driver's seat. Worn bearings are often the culprit, necessitating the replacement of axle bearings or a full rebuild of the affected differential.
- Alternator Failure:
- Another common issue reported by owners of the GMC Savana 1996 is alternator failure. This can lead to battery drainage, abnormal noises, and potential dash warning lights. Replacing the alternator, which typically costs around $300 to $400, is necessary to address this problem, which tends to occur around 125,000 miles.
- Internal Distributor Faults:
- While less common, some drivers have experienced internal faults in the distributor of the GMC Savana 1996. Symptoms may include squealing noises, rough engine running, or stalling. Overhauling or replacing the internal distributor is required to rectify this issue.
These common problems with the GMC Savana 1996 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any emerging issues to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and longevity.
Are GMC Savana vans reliable?
The GMC Savana 2500 Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 11th out of 21 for commercial vans.
What is the life expectancy of a GMC Savana?
4. Longevity. If you keep up with the maintenance schedule of your Savana, it can last long term, whether you use it each day or a few times a week. The longevity of a GMC Savana is around 20 years at its maximum life span.
What is the mpg on a 1996 GMC Savana 1500?
Fuel Economy
| City | 12 mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway | 17 mpg |
| Combined | 14 mpg |
Can you stand up in a GMC Savana?
Cargo versions of the Savana offer as much as 287 cubic feet of cargo space; however, unlike high-roof versions of some competitors, tall users cannot stand up inside the Savana comfortably. Cargo vans come raw, with bare cargo areas for easy customization to fit your needs.
Are GMC Savana vans reliable?
The GMC Savana 2500 Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 11th out of 21 for commercial vans.
How long do GMC Savana last?
If you keep up with the maintenance schedule of your Savana, it can last long term, whether you use it each day or a few times a week. The longevity of a GMC Savana is around 20 years at its maximum life span.
What is the mpg on a 1996 GMC Savana 1500?
Fuel Economy
| City | 12 mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway | 17 mpg |
| Combined | 14 mpg |
What engine is in a 1997 GMC Savana 3500?
Engine
| Displacement | 5.7L/350 |
|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 330 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 250 @ 4600 |
1996 Gmc Savana car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Savana problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Visibility problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Gmc Savana vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Gmc Savana
The NHTSA has received 37 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Gmc Savana. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Gmc Savana vehicles.
2013-09-21
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-01
- VIN: 1GDFG15R0T1
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AT RANDOM.
2006-04-27
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-27
- VIN: 1GDFG15R7T1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
2004-09-23
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-02
- VIN: 1GTFG25M8T1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 THOUGHT IT WAS ITEMS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR IS ONLY BEING HELD ON BY THE LOWER HINGE AND THE OTHER DOOR CLOSED UPON IT. I AM FEARFUL THAT THE OTHER HINGE WILL SUFFER A STRESS FRACTURE AND POSSIBLY THE DOOR WILL FALL OFF. I RESEARCHED THROUGH THIS SITE AND FOUND TWO INCIDENTS OF SERVICE BULLETINS (SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 AND JUNE 1,2003) NOTIFYING THAT CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED THAT THE DOOR HINGE BINDS. THIS HAD OCCURRED TO ME ALSO, PRIOR TO ITS BREAKING. *JB
2004-07-15
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-17
- VIN: 1GDFG15R3T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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 SAME PROBLEM AS IN RECALL# 03V159000. *SC *JB
2004-04-09
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-01
- VIN: 1GDFG15R3T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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
2003-12-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-04
- VIN: 1GDFG15RXT1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
2003-04-01
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-29
- VIN: 1GDFG15M3T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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
2002-12-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDFG15RXT1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 LOOSE AND HAS FREE TRAVEL SO FAR THE ACCELLERATOR ONLY STICKS ON INITIAL STARTUP OF THE ENGINE EITHER HOT OR COLD. I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE OF READING A TRADE PUBLICATION REPORTING AN INVESTIGATION IN 98-99. DT
2002-01-30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-01
- VIN: 1GDFG15R9T1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
2001-09-28
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDFE15R2T1
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO DROP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2001-04-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-01
- VIN: 1GTHG35R3T1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 MILES, THERE WERE SCRAPING NOISES FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM - TOLD BRAKE PADS WORE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
2001-01-31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDFG15R2T1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: GAS FUMES SMELL CONSTANT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS
2001-01-26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-23
- VIN: 1GDFG15R7T1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 IMPORTANT THAT THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY. I CAN SEE THIS AS A BIG SAFTEY PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS! *AK
2000-09-15
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDFG15R4T1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 ABOU 70 MPH. THE ONLY THING UNUSUAL THAT I REMEMBER WAS GOING TO LITTLE ROCK THAT MORNING MY HUSBAND SAID THAT THE CAR SURE WAS RIDING BUMPY. THE NEXT DAY WE HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AT FIRESTONE AND THEY PRORATED IT. A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER WE BOUGHT 3 MORE NEW ONES (FIREHAWKS) SO WE'D HAVE A COMPLETE SET OF NEW TIRES. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLEM WITH THE FIREHAWKS. I WONDER IF THEY ARE SAFE. WE STILL HAVE 3 OF THE ORIGINAL ONES IN OUR GARAGE THAT STILL LOOK GOOD TO ME.*AK
2000-09-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-13
- VIN: 1GDFG15R9T1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 TRANSMISSION POSSIBLY FROM COOLANT LEAK INTO IT. *YH
2000-01-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-23
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 TOXIC AND THUS UNUSABLE OR SAFELY REPAIRABLE. TRANSPORT CANADA ALSO HAS DETAILS AND SUGGESTED THAT NHTSA BE CONTACTED AS I AM DOING NOW. I HAVE ALL THE WORK ORDERS AND THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTED REPORTS TO BACK UP EACH AND EVERY ONE OF MY STATEMENTS AND AS THE TOXIC CHEMICALS WERE APPROVED BY GM IN MISSOURI, THERE ARE LIKELY THOUSANDS MORE THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA BEING DRIVEN THAT CAN ONLY BE DESCIBED AS "SLOW DEATH". I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POSITIVE ACTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
1999-12-16
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-11-19
- VIN: 1GDFG15MXT1
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 SEVERAL OCCASIONS BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF HOW FAST THE CAR WAS TRAVELING. ALSO, DEALER CHANGED THE CLUSTER UNIT. BUT IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER WAS STICKING AGAIN. *AK
1999-01-28
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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
1999-01-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDFG15M3T1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN AUGUST 1998. DRIVE GEAR FOR SPEED SENSOR CAME APART INSIDE TRANSMISSION ON 12/31/98, LEAVING US 800 MILES FROM HOME ON NEWS YEARS EVE. TRYING TO GET REIMBURSEMENT ETC FROM GMC. STARTED ASKING FOR HELP ON MONDAY 1/4/99....PROMISED A PHONE CALL BACK ON 1/5/99...NO RETURN CALL ...CALLED GMC ON 1/6/99...PROMISED A RETURN CALL NOTHING AS OF 5 PM EST. WE WANT TO HAVE GMC BUY VEHICLE BACK UNDER LEMMON LAWS....HOW DO I PROCEED? *AK
1998-09-09
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-01
- VIN: 1GDFG15R8T1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. AT TIMES WOULD NOT TURN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
1998-06-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-01
- VIN: 1GTHG39R9T1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
1998-06-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-14
- VIN: 1GTHG39R0T1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
1998-06-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-03-28
- VIN: 1GTHG35R8T1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
1998-06-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-11-28
- VIN: 1GTHG35R9T1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
1998-06-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-12-18
- VIN: 1GTHG35R7T1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
1996 Gmc Savana recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1996 Gmc Savana.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- 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.
2000-04-17
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
1996-06-03
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Summary: 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.
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Are you having problems with your 1996 Gmc Savana?
Stanford Stracke 2024-09-02
It's great to hear that you and your family have had such a positive experience with your van! While there have been some minor issues with the brakes and driver's side window, it's clear that your family has made many happy memories in the van. In fact, your family loves the van so much that you just purchased a new one! Here's to another 10+ years of happy travels!
Oscar Zulauf 2024-08-15
An excellent conversion van-- Trailmaster conversion. After 10 years and 160,000 miles it is still reliable and comfortable. This van has spoiled me for driving distances in anything else.
Kellen Harber 2024-04-10
Your car sounds like a great investment! It's amazing that you've had it for so long and it still runs like new with over 100K miles on it. It's perfect for hauling people and things, and it's great that you can even fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the back. The only minor issues you've had with it are the fuel pump and air conditioning hoses, but those were easily fixed. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!