Gmc Savana 1998
Model Savana made in 1998 by Gmc got 15 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3, 5.0 and 5.7, 350 v8.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V033000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1997 to 10/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1137 | 03/15/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/17/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of 287 and, if found, replace the rotor. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during march 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 00149D | 01/01/2004 | 00149C | 10005439 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 00149C | 11/18/2003 | 10004223 | 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 | 11/21/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3238 | 10/13/2006 | 3238A | 10010656 | Prndl light up with key out of ignition and door open. *eh | 12/03/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040604030 | 04/01/2004 | 10012599 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p0236. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3081 | 10010375 | Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 01992 | 01/01/2004 | 10006952 | 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 | 05/20/2004 | |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 111201 | 12/11/2001 | 629613 | Addressing customers comments about engine oil cooler lines leaking. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 170801 | 08/17/2001 | 625331 | Vehicles may experience an exhaust system noise. *jg | 11/19/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
| 3356 | 10013491 | Turn signal flash too fast, opposite side dim. *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 3325 | 10017191 | Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 010730002C | 08/01/2003 | 010730002B | 10004354 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 01404 | 11/18/2003 | 10004208 | Powertrain control module (pcm) will not fit in new tray per bulletin 02-06-04-020a. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3521 | 3521E | 10016711 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 19 | 09/28/2005 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 070232001 | 03/01/2007 | 10021450 | Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor). *kb | 04/27/2007 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 3339 | 10017184 | Water intrusion at right or left a-pillar. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 020864012A | 06/01/2003 | 020864012 | 10002842 | Side cargo door binds. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 060864032 | 10/01/2006 | 10020952 | Side cargo door is hard to open. install new hinge pins. *kb | 02/01/2007 | |
| 240901 | 09/24/2001 | 626337 | Customers may complain of binding side cargo door hinges. *slc | 12/13/2001 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 030310002 | 06/01/2004 | 10012160 | Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. this service bulletin replaces 030310002. *eh | 02/16/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020604020B | 10/01/2003 | 020604020A | 10004726 | 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 | 01/02/2004 |
| 020604020A | 08/01/2003 | 020604020 | 10004358 | 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 | 12/04/2003 |
| 020604020 | 05/01/2002 | 634727 | 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 | 10/07/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 030864003 | 02/01/2003 | 10001141 | Outside rearview mirror shake or vibration. *tt | 04/17/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Re:1998 gmc savana cargo van | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| Transmission failed during emergency situation. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 5 | 09/05/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes are pulling to the left. noise coming from front left disc. took it to the dealer 3 times. they made it worse, they turned the rear drums and the front disks and replaced pads, now braking distance is significantly increased, car pulls to the left, rear wheels abs don't work | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes are pulling to the left. noise coming from front left disc. took it to the dealer 3 times. they made it worse, they turned the rear drums and the front disks and replaced pads, now braking distance is significantly increased, car pulls to the left, rear wheels abs don't work | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 3 | 02/14/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/28/2001 | 0 | ||
| Door hinges were breaking and coming apart from vehicle. please attach more information about problem.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| Vehicle came equipped with standard tires which hold about 2300 pounds instead of exload tires which hold 7200 pounds. this was causing a loss of control and premature wear of the tires. also, label on the driver's door was incorrect. because of this error , it took 13 months before they discovered what was causing the problem, and went through 9 alignments and several tires. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 3 | 04/23/1998 | |
| Firestone, tire size lt245/75r16 dot vn11b1a108. tread separated on three tires. equipment for a 1998, gmc, 15 passenger van. dealer contacted. *ak *yh | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 02/27/1999 | 02/25/1999 | ||
| Outsides mirrors wobble when driving at highway speeds, causing poor visibility, which could result in an accident. gm is aware of problem, but there is no solution. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | WARREN | RINKE GMC |