1998 GMC Savana
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1998 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.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. one or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Owner complaints
33 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
GM theft system engaged leaving me stranded multiple times including on a remote mountain side. I was only able to get a cell signal by walking a few KM's down the road in the middle of the night to call for help. When I was able to get a hold of the dealer in the morning, they instructed me on how…
GM theft system engaged leaving me stranded multiple times including on a remote mountain side. I was only able to get a cell signal by walking a few KM's down the road in the middle of the night to call for help. When I was able to get a hold of the dealer in the morning, they instructed me on how to "relearn" the key code and drive the van to the dealership. They cut a new key and sent me on my way. Since, the van theft system has left me stranded multiple times and me having to spend half an hour or more doing the relearn procedure. Warning lamps include "security' light illuminated on dash. Van starts, runs for 2 seconds and turns off.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engages at low speeds of 5MPH and below. this primarily happens while stopping the vehicle. there IS a nhtsa recall # 05v379000 concerning the ABS. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin and the year of the vehicle. the dealer was contacted, but no repairs were made.
- Electrical system
Dt the vehicle caught on fire. Had not contacted GMC at this point. This happened on july 18, 2005. Vehicle was burned completely by the time the fire department got there. The vehicle started slowing down, pulled over, and the fire was under the bottom around catalytic converter. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
The hinges onthe side doors are breaking causing the doors to bind and not able to open.you cant get in or out of the van using the side doors. fist the inside door banels bound on each other and were torn off.*ak the hinges are welded to the GMC van. I cant replace them.
- Structure › Body › Door · Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The cable which controlled the side passenger door broke.*mr. Three months later the cable which held the spare tire broke. *Ts *jb
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
The hinges on the side doors of my 1998 GMC savana van of the 4 hinges: 1 IS broken and 2 are cracked. I called GMC and got the run around. they said they would not replace them unless you issued a recall on the hinges. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Intake manifold gasket failure (plastic gasket) allowing coolant to leak. *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone, tire size lt245/75r16 dot vn11b1a108. Tread separated on three tires. equipment for a 1998, GMC, 15 passenger van. dealer contacted. *Ak *yh
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Door hinges were breaking and coming apart from vehicle. please attach more information about problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle will accelerate on its own when put in gear as soon as consumer takes foot off brake. This has happened. dealer cannot remedy problem. *Ak the master cylinder leaks brake fluid and brake pedal was low. the consumer uses brake excessively because of lack of engine deceleration. there IS coolant leak at right rear intake manifold. *yh
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Water gets under the carpet where airbag sensor IS located, causing the light to illuminate while the vehicle IS in motion. the dealer has been notified.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Water gets under the carpet where airbag sensor IS located, causing airbag light to illuminate while vehicle IS in motion. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Due to positioning of the airbag sensor water gets under carpet. currently, srs light stays illuminated while vehicle IS in motion.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Due to positioning of airbag sensor sensor stays illuminated while vehicle IS in motion.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Due to positioning of sensor on passenger's side water gets under carpeting, and sensor light IS on. dealer has been notified. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Water got under carpet on passenger's side where airbag sensor was located. Sensor got wet, and airbag deployed.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicle was being driven by employee when the tread of the firestone tire came off, R4S lt24575r16, dot vn1181a247, driver was able to maintain control of vehicle but tread separation caused damage to vehicle, tire not involved in recall (oot-005). cj
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
While driving the engine stalled causing loss of power brakes and power steering, consumer had difficulty maintaining control, the dealership indicated a loose battery cable which caused the stalling problem, however after repair the vehicle stalled a second time, consumer returned the vehicle to…
While driving the engine stalled causing loss of power brakes and power steering, consumer had difficulty maintaining control, the dealership indicated a loose battery cable which caused the stalling problem, however after repair the vehicle stalled a second time, consumer returned the vehicle to the dealership which found that the delco battery had a split in it, dealership replaced the battery and indicated that they had seen many defective a.c.delco batteries. *mjs
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer received manufacturer's recall g99066 regarding the fuel injector, the consumer had this component fail prior to receiving the recall and IS requesting reimbursement, the part has failed again and the consumer would like to get it fixed. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Original tires on a 1998, GMC, savanna, dot xn11b1a247, LT 245/75r16.tread separated from tire, it did not blowout. Tire did body damage to vehicle. left rear and right front tire also had tread separation. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
The vehicle's delco battery (original equipment) has been leaking acid on the side connection, consumer lost current three times in app 75 feet of travel. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes are applied pedal feels normal, but ABS system does not kick in as it should, causing a loss of brakes. extremely soft brake pedal, goes almost to the floor. brakes must be pumped several times to achieve enough brake to slow dowm or stop. gm rep will not authorize any further warranty brake service. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
While driving and applying the brakes consumer heard noise coming from the brakes. dealer replaced brakes, including calipers/pads and shoes, seven times. *Ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When foot IS removed from accelerator pedal to decelerate, it takes approximately ten seconds or more before vehicle starts to slow down. Speed plays no factor in deceleration. When brakes are applied, pedal goes to floor. Taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic refused to write up problem until representative drove vehicle. *ak
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
- 10237671This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10226382This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 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.
- 10178353This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10162149This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10161004This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10160637This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.
- 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.
- 10129088This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10115093This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.
- 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.
- 10113364This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10112585This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp are on or other various electrical issues. Technician should inspect the braided ground strap from the engine to the frame.
- 10112546This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 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.
- 10078876This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost IS not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 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.
- 10016711Anti-lock braking system (ABS) light on speedometer may be erratic. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. 1998-2008 all chevrolet, GMC, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 1998-2008 all chevrolet, GMC, and cadillac full sized trucks and utilities. Updated on 09/20/07.
- 10013491Turn signal flash too fast, opposite side dim.
- 10012599Revised diagnostic trouble code p0236.
- 10012160Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
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