Major Problems with 1999 GMC Savana Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 GMC Savana

1999 GMC Savana SEATS Victims: 1

1999 GMC Savana FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 GMC Savana ROTOR

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Problems with ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, TIRES and HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Savana owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
front brake rotors and pads failure caused the brake noisy. yh...
9
~ 2800 miles
TIRES
the tread "peeled off" both tires within 3 days of each other at normal highway driving speed. thank god that...
5
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
side cargo door has frozen at hinges and door cannot be opened. dealer has been contacted. *ak the door failure
5
~ 23000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
front brake rotors and pads failure caused the brake noisy. yh...
4
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
side mirrors on both the front left (driver's door) and front right (passenger) door are not stable particularly at moderate...
3
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
while driving 5 mph suddenly the driver was not able to steer to the right. the driver was able to...
2
~ 59661 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
intake manifold gasgets deteriating and have to be replaced with 25 000 miles on the vehicle....
2
~ 43500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
while waiting at a stop light ford pickup rearended gmc on passenger's rear corner and pushed it into rear of
2
~ 49750 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
intermittent stalling. stalls at 55mph 20 mph while idling in park or while idling in drive. dealer service dept. unable
2
~ 12500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
side doors failed to open properly. had noticed plastic panels interlocking at bottom. plastic panels has fallen out. door closer...
2
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
rear seatbelt locking mechanism doesn't work it is useless. also rearview mirror shakes when driving driver cant't see what is
2
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
drum and brakes are failing every 13 000 miles without notice. service station advises they have had several related problems.
2
SEATS
the gmc van was west bound on hwy 67 and was at a stop yielding for traffic turning onto cr...
2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
11/16/99 - oil cooler line failure(198 mi) 11/16/99 - check gauges lite. 11/17/99 - front brake failure (200mi.) 11/17/99 -...
2
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
front brake rotors and pads failure caused the brake noisy. yh...
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
all panels are loose and very flimsy. yh...
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
glaval package is falling apart due to electrical problems and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. yh...
2
~ 65000 miles
STEERING
steering failed completely. dealer stated the conversion company made the vehicle too heavy. *ak...
1
~ 60000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
consumer gets dizzy and also gets a headache when looking through windshield. looks like windshield has waves and spots in
1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
while driving child in passenger's front seat noticed seat getting very hot. consumer pulled over and saw heater of the
1
SIDEWALL > TIRES
goodyear eagle gt are original tires on 1999 gmc savanna p225/75r15 dotmkm2e3hro89. while traveling at 60 mph right rear tire
1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING
the problem i have with the vehicle is the shift controller breaks off the steering support(inside the steering bowl assembly)....
1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
rear seatbelt locking mechanism doesn't work it is useless. also rearview mirror shakes when driving driver cant't see what is
1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
air condition/heat vents not connected to rear rear view mirrors shake at all speeds making visability difficult for rear view....
1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION
front brake rotors and pads failure caused the brake noisy. yh...
1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
shift lever has broken twice. dealer has repaired it. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak shift lever broke again cause is
1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
consumer stated the brake light on the instrument panel would not go off and the van had a very hard...
1
STRUCTURE
blind spot to the right of intersections. *slc...
1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
brakes and rotors have deteriorated and continue to deteriorate within unreasonably short mileage periods the brakes smoke during short intervals...
1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
all panels are loose and very flimsy. yh...
1

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