Gmc Savannah 1998
Model Savannah made in 1998 by Gmc got 23 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding structure.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 151200 | 12/15/2000 | 617786 | This service message addresses customer concerns regarding theft deterrents, a new rear door outside handle and license plate housing developed for added theft protection. *tt | 04/11/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 020864012 | 05/01/2002 | 634592 | Side cargo doors are hard to open or stiff on 1996 - 2002 chevrolet and gmc g-van models. *tt | 10/03/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Water got under carpet on passenger's side where airbag sensor was located. sensor got wet, and airbag deployed.*ak | |||
| 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 - 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 | |||
| Due to positioning of airbag sensor sensor stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion.*ak | |||
| Due to positioning of the airbag sensor water gets under carpet. currently, srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion.*ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/18/2005 | 105000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/26/2003 | 63000 | 1 | 10/30/1998 |
| Intake manifold gasket failure (plastic gasket) allowing coolant to leak. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 53000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| 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. | |||
| 02/08/2000 | 7 | 12/31/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/19/1999 | |||
| 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 BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes, steering cannot be controlled. all steering is lost. dealer has vehicle right now. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/08/2000 | 7 | 12/31/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 2 | |||
| The cable which controlled the side passenger door broke.*mr. three months later the cable which held the spare tire broke. *ts *jb | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 2 | |||
| The cable which controlled the side passenger door broke.*mr. three months later the cable which held the spare tire broke. *ts *jb | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/19/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CITY OF INDUSTRY | 917 | PUENTE HILLS PONTIAC | |
| NY | GLENVILLE | CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP |