U.S. public vehicle records

Gmc SAVANA fuel problems

17 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.

Key facts

347 owner complaints analyzed

58 distinct recall campaigns

53,900 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 to 2026 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 119 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Fuel system concerns evidence

17 of 347 complaints match this topic (4.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10049234 · 2003-12-05 (December 5, 2003)

1996 GMC SAVANA VAN- FUEL PUMP FAILURES AT 40,000 MILES AND 75,000 MILES. $600 REPAIR EACH TIME. HIGH FAILURE ITEM LASTING LESS THAN A SET OF TIRES, MAJOR REPAIRS NEEDED. THIS *HAS* TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE PER THE GM DEALER.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10049234 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 701961 · 1999-01-06 (January 6, 1999)

THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 823796 · 1998-06-01 (June 1, 1998)

TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-50MPH WHEN THE FUEL PUMP WOULD STOP WORKING SUDDENLY. GAS WAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE & VEHICLE WOULD EITHER STOP OR STALL. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP, TWICE. PROBLEM IS CONTINUOUS & CONSISTANT. GMC SAID OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 823796 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 823798 · 1998-06-01 (June 1, 1998)

WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-50MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. THE FUEL PUMP HAD STOPPED WORKING. GAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE ON TRUCK. ITS A CONSISTANT & CONTINUOUS PROBLEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER SAID WAS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 823798 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 823802 · 1998-06-01 (June 1, 1998)

WHILE TRAVELING ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35-50MPH, THE TRUCK WOULD STOP OR STALL OUT. GAS NOT GETTING TO ENGINE. FUEL PUMP HAD STOPPED WORKING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP 2 OR MORE TIMES. ITS A CONTINUOUS & CONSISTENT PROBLEM & MANUFACTURER SAID ITS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 823802 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

347 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

34.3%Usable mileage119 / 347 records

82.4%Valid incident date286 / 347 records

100.0%Valid filing date347 / 347 records

82.1%Ordered incident and filing dates285 / 347 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025	2026
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Tires	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 10761312 · 67,000 mi WE HAVE PURCHASED 20 HIFLY, LT245-75R16 E RANGE 10 PLY TIRES TO USE ON OUR FLEET OF 15 GMC 3500 VANS.YEAR RANGE IS BETWEEN 2007-2014. WE ARE FINDING SEPARATION AND BUBBLING IN THEM. WE WERE ADVISED THAT "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A CHEAP CHINESE TIRE, YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAID FOR.". NO WARRANTY OR EXCHANGE GIVEN. I STILL HAVE 11 ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO SUCH FAILURES THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS BUBBLE AND BLOW OUT OR TREAD SEPARATES, THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURY, DEA… Look up ODI 10761312 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	350.0% ODI 11219707 · 53,900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SAVANA. WHILE THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED ON, THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOK CHEVROLET BUICK (1193 W SAGINAW RD, VASSAR, MI 48768, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER SWITCH FOR THE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILL… Look up ODI 11219707 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11426488 Have taken it to the GMC dealership over seven times with same issue. They refuse to fix problem due to not being able to replicate it. Losing steering and braking issue is getting worse. This is a LARGE HEAVY TRUCK and GM refuses to help fix. This is very disturbing. Has to be something in the drive train. Look up ODI 11426488 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11625413 · 64,000 mi The contact owns a 2019 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the failure on YouTube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact called OnStar and was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Penske Buick GMC of Cerri… Look up ODI 11625413 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 11576635 · 54,000 mi The contact owns a 2021 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. The power steering fluid was leaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, power steering, and sensors had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. Look up ODI 11576635 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 11230521 · 20,230 mi IN 2004 I PURCHASED A NEW CHEVY VAN. IN 2006 MY LIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MELTED TOGETHER AND I COULD NOT TURN MY LIGHTS OFF. I PAID TO GET THIS REPAIRED. IN 2008 THIS SAME VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PARKED THE VAN, OPENED THE DOOR AND GOT OUT.SAFELY. THE VAN WAS A TOTAL LOSS BUT I WAS SAFE. IN 2017 I PURCHASED A 2016 GMC VAN. THIS VAN HAS A FEATURE THAT AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS MY DOORS. THE DOORS DO NOT ALWAYS UNLOCK WHEN I PARK THIS VAN. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO HAVE THIS FEATURE. I WAS ABLE TO EGRESS MY OLD VE… Look up ODI 11230521 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	240.0% ODI 11514596 The contact stated that he rented a 2019 GMC Savana from Penske Truck Rental at (1460 Thorne Rd, Tacoma, WA 98421) and the battery shorted out and the vehicle was unable to start. The Penske company sent out a tech who was able to jump-start the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to his residence; however, the vehicle was unable to start the next morning. Penske was called and replaced the battery; however, the next day the voltmeter was operating erratically. The contact stated that he was able to drive but roadside assistance was contacte… Look up ODI 11514596 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	266.7% ODI 10629431 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V117000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN Look up ODI 10629431 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11681380 While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!! Look up ODI 11681380 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	228.6% ODI 11469854 My airbag light will come on randomly . I had it scanned and its coming up as a DTC . Look up ODI 11469854 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 11231878 · 20,300 mi THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BUT DO NOT ALWAYS UNLOCK WHEN THEY SHOULD. IN THE PAST, A CAR DOOR WOULD OPEN WHEN THE DOOR RELEASE WAS PULLED, REGARDLESS IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE. I WOULD LIKE THE OPTION TO TURN OFF THE AUTO LOCK FEATURE. Look up ODI 11231878 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11646707 Sales of this vehicle is currently being attempted. Fraudulant odometer tampering. Vehicle dash reads 70948mi. Carfax shows a consistent progression of mileage. As of october 8th 2024 the actual mileage reported 269,208. This is a federal crime. [XXX] is the seller on facebook marketplace. [XXX] 's business is Premier Motorsports LLC 2800 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250. [XXX] 's phone number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11646707 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	37,500–56,979 mi	51,000 mi	7	ODI 10150898 · 53,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10150898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10049621 · 25,200 mi I HAD TO MAKE A "PANIC STOP". I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. FELT THE VEHICLE SHUDDER SEVERAL TIMES AND FELT WHAT I ASSUMED WAS THE ABS BRAKES CYCLING, THEN THE VEHICLE JUST ROLLED FORWARD...NO BRAKING AT ALL WAS FELT, RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION. I KNOW THAT IF I HAD PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE STOPPED IN A SAFE DISTANCE. WHEN I FELT THE DECELERATION STOP, I PUSHED EVEN HARDER ON THE PEDAL, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGE IN VELOCITY AND NO MORE ROOM FOR THE PEDAL TO MOVE. THERE WAS AT LEAST 15 BETWEEN VEHICLESAT … Look up ODI 10049621 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10065248 · 51,000 mi EVERY 15,000 MILES BRAKES FAIL. DEALER STATES THAT WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AK Look up ODI 10065248 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	Too few reports for a range	46,501 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10022313 · 26,002 mi FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE PEELED AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S 245/75R16. *AK Look up ODI 10022313 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10227840 · 9,300 mi GMC SAVANA 2006 WITH ONLY 9,300 MILES ON IT. HAD DEALER IN FL CHECK VEH BEFORE WE LEFT ON VAC TO NJ. ON WAY TO NJ WE KEPT HEARING THINGS HITTING UNDER THE CARRIAGE NOISES. TOOK TO DEALER HERE IN NJ AND THEY CHECKED AND SAW THAT ALL THE WEIGHTS HAD COME OFF THE RIMS/TIRES. THE TIRES ARE P275R45/20 WITH CHROME RIMS ON A CUSTOM HANDICAPPED VAN WITH LIFT. DEALER IN NJ STATED THEY REPLACED THE WEIGHTS THAT WERE MISSING AND ALSO TOLD US WE NEEDED TO HAVE ROTORS CUT DOWN. COST OF $60.00 FOR WEIGHTS AND ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. NOT EVEN 2 MILES UP… Look up ODI 10227840 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10761312 · 67,000 mi WE HAVE PURCHASED 20 HIFLY, LT245-75R16 E RANGE 10 PLY TIRES TO USE ON OUR FLEET OF 15 GMC 3500 VANS.YEAR RANGE IS BETWEEN 2007-2014. WE ARE FINDING SEPARATION AND BUBBLING IN THEM. WE WERE ADVISED THAT "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A CHEAP CHINESE TIRE, YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAID FOR.". NO WARRANTY OR EXCHANGE GIVEN. I STILL HAVE 11 ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO SUCH FAILURES THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS BUBBLE AND BLOW OUT OR TREAD SEPARATES, THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURY, DEA… Look up ODI 10761312 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments	1–115,000 mi	65,350 mi	5	ODI 10093113 · 65,350 mi THIS IS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE USED IN TRANSPORTING INTERIOR DECORATING ITEMS. ON OR ABOUT 8/2/04, I DELIVERED A TABLE TOP TO A CLIENT AND UPON OPENING THE REAR SIDE DOORS (BOTH DOORS) THE UPPER HINGE ON THE FURTHERMOST REAR DOOR BROKE. I HAD NOTICED A RATTLING SOUND PRIOR TO THIS DATE, HOWEVER I THOUGHT IT WAS ITEMS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR IS ONLY BEING HELD ON BY THE LOWER HINGE AND THE OTHER DOOR CLOSED UPON IT. I AM FEARFUL THAT THE OTHER HINGE WILL SUFFER A STRESS FRACTURE AND POSSIBLY THE DOOR WILL FALL OFF. I RESEARCHED THROUGH T… Look up ODI 10093113 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10018706 · 570,000 mi SIDE CARGO DOORS PROGRESSIVELY HARDER TO OPEN UNTIL REAR UPPER HINGE SNAPPED. DOOR LEFT HANGING, VERY DANGEROUS. NOT RUSTED OR ABUSED. NLM Look up ODI 10018706 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10068220 · 115,000 mi HINGES ON 60/40 CARGO DOORS ARE VERY STIFF. DOORS HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. RECENTLY, LOWER HINGE ON 40 DOOR HAS BROKEN. REPLACEMENT OF ALL HINGES ON THESE DOORS IS APPROXIMATELY $1100. HAVE NOT YET CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT PROBLEM (HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH HINGES ON 95 VANDURA).AK Look up ODI 10068220 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Too few reports for a range	55,576 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10033256 · 64,000 mi AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.REPAIR SHOP STATED A BEARING FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.AK Look up ODI 10033256 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10196031 · 55,576 mi 1. WAS DRIVING VAN ON THE HIGHWAY (DURING 1ST FAILURE OD 15,403 AND 2ND FAILURE OD 55576 ), WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT IN TO HIGHER GEAR AND FAILED. WAS DRIVING VAN ON STREET WHEN VEHICLE BECAME UNDRIVEABLE (DURING 3RD FAILURE OD 56676). 2. DURING FAILURE 1 VAN WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED AND HAD TO BE MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. DURING FAILURE TWO VAN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AND DRIVE IN LOW GEAR TO THE DEALER. DURING FAILURE 3 VAN WAS UNAB… Look up ODI 10196031 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10105315 · 10,000 mi WHILE DRIVING REAR END FAILED, VEHICLE SKIDDED, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERABLE, AND TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. CONTACTED GMC. AK Look up ODI 10105315 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	53,925–91,000 mi	61,000 mi	10	ODI 10117371 · 60,000 mi STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY. DEALER STATED THE CONVERSION COMPANY MADE THE VEHICLE TOO HEAVY. AK Look up ODI 10117371 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11208186 · 100,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT PROPERLY OPERATE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS, WHICH AFFECTED THE VEHICLE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE HYDRO PUMP WAS FAULTY. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE HYDRO PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS. THE MA… Look up ODI 11208186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10197645 · 3,800 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SAVANA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR TWICE AND THE STEERING PUMP ONCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,800. UPDATED 02/01/08. LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR Look up ODI 10197645 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	35,115–102,500 mi	72,000 mi	7	ODI 10133505 · 105,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10133505 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10564196 · 130,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SAVANNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FUND THAT THE STARTER BOLT HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10564196 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10598720 · 100,000 mi WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROAD AT 30 MILES / HOUR CAR TURNS OFF. I COULD NOT TURN, POWER STEERING LOCKED. CAR EVENTUALLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUSY ROAD AND I BRAKE, CHANGED GEARS TO PARK. I TURN IGNITION KEY OFF AND THEN TURNED IT ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES. I TRY TO AVOID BUMPY AREAS. I TOOK TO MECHANIC & HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH ENGINE. I DID TO MENTION IT ONLY HAPPENS ON BUMPY RIDES, ( HE DROVE IT ON EXPRESSWAY). I JUST FOUND OUT GMC CARS HAVE A RECALL ON KEY IGNITIONS BUT NOT MY 2005 GMC. I CONTACTED GMC AND MY LOCAL DEA… Look up ODI 10598720 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	66,000–144,000 mi	69,837 mi	5	ODI 10118205 · 47,796 mi PURCHASED 2001 GMC SAVANNA 2500 VAN ON 3-31-05 ( NO WARRANTY); NOTICED "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WERE ON. HAD VAN SERVICED ON 4-6-05. MECHANIC CLEARED UP ALL PROBLEMS EXCEPT THE SCAN TOOL COULD NOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE AIR BAG MODULE. WHEN THE MECHANIC STARTED THE ENGINE BACK UP, THE ENGINE WAS ON FOR APPROX. 5 - 10 SECONDS, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF! LUCKILY NO ONE WAS SITTING THERE AT THE TIME. NM Look up ODI 10118205 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10462377 · 144,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000. Look up ODI 10462377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658835 · 195,559 mi OUR TECHNICIAN WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE AIRBAG SIGNAL CAME ON IN THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE DASH AND WAS ON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, TECH SMELT AN ODOR SIMILAR TO SOMETHING SHORTING OUT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE ENTIRE PROCESS LASTED ABOUT 30-40 SECONDS FROM THE TIME THE LIGHT CAME ON UNTIL THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR Look up ODI 10658835 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	20,300 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11231878 · 20,300 mi THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BUT DO NOT ALWAYS UNLOCK WHEN THEY SHOULD. IN THE PAST, A CAR DOOR WOULD OPEN WHEN THE DOOR RELEASE WAS PULLED, REGARDLESS IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE. I WOULD LIKE THE OPTION TO TURN OFF THE AUTO LOCK FEATURE. Look up ODI 11231878 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	1	24V839000	ODI 11625413 · 64,000 mi The contact owns a 2019 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the failure on YouTube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact called OnStar and was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Penske Buick GMC of Cerri… Look up ODI 11625413 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	2	25V087000	ODI 11645400 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11645400 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11642199 See Attached Document Look up ODI 11642199 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	2	None	ODI 11647360 · 72,634 mi The contact owns a 2018 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure light was illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to restart. The Police Department was called, and the Officer helped to push the vehicle out of the roadway. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed back to th… Look up ODI 11647360 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11646707 Sales of this vehicle is currently being attempted. Fraudulant odometer tampering. Vehicle dash reads 70948mi. Carfax shows a consistent progression of mileage. As of october 8th 2024 the actual mileage reported 269,208. This is a federal crime. [XXX] is the seller on facebook marketplace. [XXX] 's business is Premier Motorsports LLC 2800 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250. [XXX] 's phone number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11646707 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	25V299000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	1	None	ODI 11675891 I don't know sometimes wrong with the electrical issue before I got to dive into it I had got some damages from death or vandalism Look up ODI 11675891 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	2	None	ODI 11681380 While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!! Look up ODI 11681380 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11683975 6L80 transmission has failed @ 109,000 miles. At a stop light, in drive, vehicle would not move in drive or reverse. After switching back and forth transmission finally started to work and was able to limp to a dealership. Did not realize how big this issue is with this transmission until mine failed prematurely. I thank God that mine happened at a stop light and not when trying to accelerate at a say a stop sign where I need to cross multiple lanes of traffic. I would have been a sitting duck in the middle of oncoming traffic. Look up ODI 11683975 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	26V127000	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	26V345000	ODI 11740083 The transmission in my 2022 GMC Savana experiences severe harsh shifting during normal driving conditions. The issue is most noticeable between 1st–2nd gear and 2nd–3rd gear, with 2nd gear being especially problematic. The vehicle jerks and slams aggressively into gear during acceleration, causing unstable driving behavior and hesitation. In addition, when coming to a complete stop, the vehicle jerks forward unexpectedly. When accelerating again from a stop, the transmission jerks hard once more before shifting. This behavior occurs repeatedly … Look up ODI 11740083 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	26V399000	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	1	None	ODI 11763252 I was involved in a company car wreck on July 23 2026 I got hurt the airbags didn't deploy at all Look up ODI 11763252 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	1
2023	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	2	0	0
2023	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	Tires	Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments	Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Steering	Electrical System	Air Bags	Unknown Or Other
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	—	0	0	3 ODI 701961 THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A… Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 847101 1. REAR ADJUSTMENT SPRING WAS NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE FROM FACTORY, CAUSING BRAKES TO BECOME SPONGY. 2. TRANSMISSION HAS BECOME FAULTY WIHTIN 42,000. Look up ODI 847101 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 717931 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 - CHECK GAUGES LIGHT (CONTINUES TO COME ON - OFF / NO PATTERN), 11/17/99 - OIL GAUGE PRESSURE SWING - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - PURCHASING DEALER "REPAIRS" OIL LEAK, BRAKE PROBLEM,GAUGE LIGHT PROBLEM, 11/18/99 , GAUGE LIGHT AFTER "REPAIR". 11/26 /99 - LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR LIGHT/BRAKES PROBLEM - "CAN'T FIND PROB'S." - I PROD THEM TO USE OLD METHODS TO FIND PROBLEMS- I.E. -ROAD TEST FOR BRAKES , ACTUAL GAUGE ATTACHED TO … Look up ODI 717931 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 819586 WHEN PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES, ALSO THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED 4 TIMES. AK Look up ODI 819586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 737183 BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE AND CONSISTENT NOISE IN STEERING SYSTEM. NEAR MISSES. AK Look up ODI 737183 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 701961 THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A… Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 717931 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 - CHECK GAUGES LIGHT (CONTINUES TO COME ON - OFF / NO PATTERN), 11/17/99 - OIL GAUGE PRESSURE SWING - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - PURCHASING DEALER "REPAIRS" OIL LEAK, BRAKE PROBLEM,GAUGE LIGHT PROBLEM, 11/18/99 , GAUGE LIGHT AFTER "REPAIR". 11/26 /99 - LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR LIGHT/BRAKES PROBLEM - "CAN'T FIND PROB'S." - I PROD THEM TO USE OLD METHODS TO FIND PROBLEMS- I.E. -ROAD TEST FOR BRAKES , ACTUAL GAUGE ATTACHED TO … Look up ODI 717931 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	0	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10213888 2005 GMC SAVANNA WITH TIRE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VAN HAS HAD THREE TIRE BLOW OUTS. HE STATED THAT THE BLOW OUTS OCCURRED ON THE SAME TIRE AND THE SAME SPOT. KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE LOW PROFILE TIRES WERE NOT A GOOD MATCH FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONICS AND THE WHEELS. JB Look up ODI 10213888 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	3 ODI 701961 THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A… Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 847101 1. REAR ADJUSTMENT SPRING WAS NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE FROM FACTORY, CAUSING BRAKES TO BECOME SPONGY. 2. TRANSMISSION HAS BECOME FAULTY WIHTIN 42,000. Look up ODI 847101 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 717931 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 - CHECK GAUGES LIGHT (CONTINUES TO COME ON - OFF / NO PATTERN), 11/17/99 - OIL GAUGE PRESSURE SWING - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - PURCHASING DEALER "REPAIRS" OIL LEAK, BRAKE PROBLEM,GAUGE LIGHT PROBLEM, 11/18/99 , GAUGE LIGHT AFTER "REPAIR". 11/26 /99 - LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR LIGHT/BRAKES PROBLEM - "CAN'T FIND PROB'S." - I PROD THEM TO USE OLD METHODS TO FIND PROBLEMS- I.E. -ROAD TEST FOR BRAKES , ACTUAL GAUGE ATTACHED TO … Look up ODI 717931 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0	2 ODI 701961 THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A… Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 717931 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 - CHECK GAUGES LIGHT (CONTINUES TO COME ON - OFF / NO PATTERN), 11/17/99 - OIL GAUGE PRESSURE SWING - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - PURCHASING DEALER "REPAIRS" OIL LEAK, BRAKE PROBLEM,GAUGE LIGHT PROBLEM, 11/18/99 , GAUGE LIGHT AFTER "REPAIR". 11/26 /99 - LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR LIGHT/BRAKES PROBLEM - "CAN'T FIND PROB'S." - I PROD THEM TO USE OLD METHODS TO FIND PROBLEMS- I.E. -ROAD TEST FOR BRAKES , ACTUAL GAUGE ATTACHED TO … Look up ODI 717931 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	2 ODI 819586 WHEN PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES, ALSO THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED 4 TIMES. AK Look up ODI 819586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 737183 BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE AND CONSISTENT NOISE IN STEERING SYSTEM. NEAR MISSES. AK Look up ODI 737183 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	2 ODI 10598720 · 100,000 mi WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROAD AT 30 MILES / HOUR CAR TURNS OFF. I COULD NOT TURN, POWER STEERING LOCKED. CAR EVENTUALLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUSY ROAD AND I BRAKE, CHANGED GEARS TO PARK. I TURN IGNITION KEY OFF AND THEN TURNED IT ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES. I TRY TO AVOID BUMPY AREAS. I TOOK TO MECHANIC & HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH ENGINE. I DID TO MENTION IT ONLY HAPPENS ON BUMPY RIDES, ( HE DROVE IT ON EXPRESSWAY). I JUST FOUND OUT GMC CARS HAVE A RECALL ON KEY IGNITIONS BUT NOT MY 2005 GMC. I CONTACTED GMC AND MY LOCAL DEA… Look up ODI 10598720 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10573376 · 12,812 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WARNING SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND STATED THAT THE LEFT INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR TH… Look up ODI 10573376 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Electrical System	0	1 ODI 10213888 2005 GMC SAVANNA WITH TIRE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VAN HAS HAD THREE TIRE BLOW OUTS. HE STATED THAT THE BLOW OUTS OCCURRED ON THE SAME TIRE AND THE SAME SPOT. KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE LOW PROFILE TIRES WERE NOT A GOOD MATCH FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONICS AND THE WHEELS. JB Look up ODI 10213888 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 10598720 · 100,000 mi WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROAD AT 30 MILES / HOUR CAR TURNS OFF. I COULD NOT TURN, POWER STEERING LOCKED. CAR EVENTUALLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUSY ROAD AND I BRAKE, CHANGED GEARS TO PARK. I TURN IGNITION KEY OFF AND THEN TURNED IT ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES. I TRY TO AVOID BUMPY AREAS. I TOOK TO MECHANIC & HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH ENGINE. I DID TO MENTION IT ONLY HAPPENS ON BUMPY RIDES, ( HE DROVE IT ON EXPRESSWAY). I JUST FOUND OUT GMC CARS HAVE A RECALL ON KEY IGNITIONS BUT NOT MY 2005 GMC. I CONTACTED GMC AND MY LOCAL DEA… Look up ODI 10598720 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10573376 · 12,812 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WARNING SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND STATED THAT THE LEFT INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR TH… Look up ODI 10573376 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0
Air Bags	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Unknown Or Other	2 ODI 701961 THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A… Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 717931 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 - CHECK GAUGES LIGHT (CONTINUES TO COME ON - OFF / NO PATTERN), 11/17/99 - OIL GAUGE PRESSURE SWING - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - PURCHASING DEALER "REPAIRS" OIL LEAK, BRAKE PROBLEM,GAUGE LIGHT PROBLEM, 11/18/99 , GAUGE LIGHT AFTER "REPAIR". 11/26 /99 - LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR LIGHT/BRAKES PROBLEM - "CAN'T FIND PROB'S." - I PROD THEM TO USE OLD METHODS TO FIND PROBLEMS- I.E. -ROAD TEST FOR BRAKES , ACTUAL GAUGE ATTACHED TO … Look up ODI 717931 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 701961 THE VEHICKE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE HEADS REWORKED DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON STARTING AT 2000 MILES. #1 CYLINDER EXHUAST VALVE WAS STICKING OPEN. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MOTOR AND SWITCH. FAILED 4 TIMES. BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. ALTHOUGH ABS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO CORRECT. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN AUGUST 1998. SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING UP, WOULD MOVE 4-5 MILES PER HOUR AT A TIME, NOT SMOOTHLY, WOULD JUMP UP OR DOWN. CRUISE DIDN'T WORK WELL. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL SENSOR IN A… Look up ODI 701961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 717931 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 - CHECK GAUGES LIGHT (CONTINUES TO COME ON - OFF / NO PATTERN), 11/17/99 - OIL GAUGE PRESSURE SWING - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - PURCHASING DEALER "REPAIRS" OIL LEAK, BRAKE PROBLEM,GAUGE LIGHT PROBLEM, 11/18/99 , GAUGE LIGHT AFTER "REPAIR". 11/26 /99 - LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR LIGHT/BRAKES PROBLEM - "CAN'T FIND PROB'S." - I PROD THEM TO USE OLD METHODS TO FIND PROBLEMS- I.E. -ROAD TEST FOR BRAKES , ACTUAL GAUGE ATTACHED TO … Look up ODI 717931 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

7 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

20 mentions · 5.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 72,464 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 8003198

ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET AND DRY ROAD CONDITIONS AND BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES AND GOES TO THE FLOOR. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

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ODI 819586

WHEN PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES, ALSO THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED 4 TIMES. *AK

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ODI 850827

BRAKE PEDAL KEEPS SQUEAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED PEDAL. BUT, WITHIN 1000 MILES NOISE WILL COME BACK. *AK

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

17 mentions · 4.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 68,890 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 823796

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ODI 823798

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ODI 823802

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

15 mentions · 4.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 64,890 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10040566 · 30,463 mi

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

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ODI 10064954

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

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ODI 556389

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

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

9 mentions · 2.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 75,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 739999

THE GMC DEALER SAID THE COMPUTER FAILED FROM CORROSION AT THE COMPUTER CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO KICK IN ON DRY ROADS. THEN THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THIS COST ME OVER $700 TO GET FIXED AND THREE DAYS WITHOUT THE USE OF MY VAN. THE GMC DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY. I CAN SEE THIS AS A BIG SAFTEY PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS! *AK

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ODI 10064668 · 99,500 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *AK *JB

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ODI 10504823 · 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06E043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO CORROSION ON THE FUEL FILLER …

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

5 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 102,500 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 8023000

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

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ODI 10463398 · 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED TO THE GROUND WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

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ODI 10504823 · 159,000 mi

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

4 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 100,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 6900598

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

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ODI 8016543

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WILL NOT CHANGE GEAR OR WILL HESITATE AND JERK INTO GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

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ODI 11208186 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT PROPERLY OPERATE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS, WHICH AFFECTED THE VEHICLE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE HYDRO PUMP WAS FAULTY. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE HYDRO PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS. THE MA…

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 42,406 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10980453 · 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SAVANA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE...UPDATED 09/11/17 *BF

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ODI 10573376 · 12,812 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WARNING SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND STATED THAT THE LEFT INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR TH…

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