1997 GMC Savana
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 GMC Savana. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Passenger vans. these vans experience fuel odors or leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised evaporative emission pipe assembly.
Owner complaints
46 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission
1997 GMC savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. *nj the consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) *jb updated02/24/10 *bf
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Plastic pressure fuel line on my GMC 1997 savannah G150 developed a puncture spraying gasoline near exhaust pipe had to replace send defective line to gm they said they had no way to test it. *Jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Consumer experienced loss of power steering while making a slow left hand turn after being stopped at an intersection. But the consumer's vehicle wasn't included in the recall. (Nar) *ph *cb
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
While driving at 30 mph and without warning driver side air bag deployed. then, passenger side air bag deployed. dealer examined the vehicle, an determined that sensor control module had a short due to moisture in the carpet.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Airbag inadvertently deployed with nobody inside the vehicle. *la *jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid
While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lost power steering which made it hard to control the vehicle. the driver managed to pull off onto the side of the road and contacted a tow company. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the problem was the power steering pump which needed to be replaced. *nlm *ph *nlm
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Side cargo doors progressively harder to open until rear upper hinge snapped. door left hanging, very dangerous. not rusted or abused. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Manufacturer declined to provide assistance in repair/replacement of pump. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768169
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Replaced intake manifold gaskets with 69,000 miles on it.
- Fuel system, other
Since vehicle was purchased there has been a gas leak. consumer states' he constantly breathing fumes. cause IS unknown. please provide any further information. Ts
- Fuel system, other
Consumer states that after the recall #00v110000 fuel odor leakage was repair on the vehicle the sending unit fails to operate within a week. Dealer notified and stated that the repair has nothing to do with the sending unit. Please provide that dealer name address and number. ts
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer states that while driving the transmission failed, causing an awful noise, and limited mobiliy. *scc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Consumer states while driving, the power steering went out, the dealer determined the shaft broke in the power steering pump, dealer replaced the power steering pump assembly and serpentine belt.*jb
- Tires
The rear left side tire blew up while the consumer was traveling at 70 mph. (Firestone steel tex r4s/tire size lt223/75r16). *Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Loss of engine coolant was reported to dealer multiple times. first reported at 16,799 miles. dealer always did pressure test but reported no problem. now my mechanic tells me I have coolant in the oil.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
At 38,000 miles vehicle would shift hard between gear changes, only when traveling long distance. *Ak consumer stated that while the transmission started hard shifting from first to second gear the engine light came on. *yd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
When depressing brake pedal rear brakes would grab. When consumer released the brakes vehicle would travel like brakes were still applied, causing vehicle to surge. dealer has been notified.*ak consumer states that the manufacturer suggested to the dealer to disconnect the rear brake adjuster and…
When depressing brake pedal rear brakes would grab. When consumer released the brakes vehicle would travel like brakes were still applied, causing vehicle to surge. dealer has been notified.*ak consumer states that the manufacturer suggested to the dealer to disconnect the rear brake adjuster and was told that all the rear brakes were over adjusting, consumer states since the removal, the brakes still grab and stay partially on after the brake pedal has been released, dealer stated that the vehicle IS supposed to respond like that because it was designed to have a load in it. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
My automatic transmission completely lost all of it's fluid while I was driving and left a cloud of smoke which caused me to stop. when I saw a pool of transmission fluid, I looked under the van and noticed that the exhaust crossover pipe had caused the fluid to ignite under the van and flames…
My automatic transmission completely lost all of it's fluid while I was driving and left a cloud of smoke which caused me to stop. when I saw a pool of transmission fluid, I looked under the van and noticed that the exhaust crossover pipe had caused the fluid to ignite under the van and flames were visible under the vehicle. at this point, I ordered my wife to get out of the van because of the flames. a motorist must have called the mt. Morris fire department because a fire truck arrived at the sceen. I had already put the flames out by using a fire extinguisher that I carry. my van had to be towed to albert chevrolet in mt. Morris (they were one of the few dealerships that were open on saturday). the dealer stated that the transmission alone IS listed for $1,350.00 plus labor and any addition fluids and/or parts. I estimate this to cost approximately $2,500.00.*ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Passenger's side 3RD window in back falls out of track onto paint of van when unlatched. This happened at 297 miles, was repaired by dealer. *ak the window fell down when the vehicle was new . the consumer states that the manufacturer should replaced it. *yh
- Tires
Tire came apart-did not deflate-considerable body damage. *ak( dot number: 909D tire size: lt245/75r1 )
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Upper hinge pin falling out of hinges, and causing doors to drop. unable to close properly;. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Major automatic transmission failure first evidenced by harsh 1-2 upshift caused by known factory default in construction materials and solenoid circuitry. Many owners reporting same problem either within or after warranty period.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical wiring harness have all corroded due to moisture, possibly causing fire or electrical failures. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, firestone firehawk SS10 tire p235/70r15 experienced tread separation, tread had fallen off on right front tire, was not a blowout.problem with the tire has happened 3 times already. Vehicle towed to tire shop & replaced. Sent tire to firestone. *ak *slc
- Power train › Manual transmission
The consumer noticed that it took a while for the transmission to shift soon after while driving the consumer heard a pop and the transmission would not shift into reverse. nlm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10209734This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10139019This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10021450Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor).
- 10020952Side cargo door IS hard to open. Install new hinge pins.
- 10017191Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
- 10017184Water intrusion at right or left a-pillar.
- 10013491Turn signal flash too fast, opposite side dim.
- 10010656Prndl light up with key out of ignition and door open.
- 10010375Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10007717Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
- 100069526.5 L57 engine- cranks or starts with the key in run. 94-98 GMC P32 rv/van chassis, 94-98 chevrolet P32 rv/van chassis.
- 100055664L60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification.
- 10005439Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. Various models including 1996 - 1999 P32 models. Sit bulletin 1416475.
- 10004726This bulletin IS being revised to inform dealers that the vcm / pcm (powertrain control module) may be susceptible to corrosion and / or water intrusion.
- 10004371Rattle noise in engine.
- 10004358This bulletin IS being revised to inform dealers that the vcm / pcm (powertrain control module) may be susceptible to corrosion and / or water intrusion.
- 10004354Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) IS on; the transmission IS stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster IS inoperative.
- 10004223Malfunction 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.
- 10004208Powertrain control module (pcm) will not fit in new tray per bulletin 02-06-04-020a.
- 100041356.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. Models p32/p42 1994-1999 included.
- 10002842Side cargo door binds.
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