1997 gmc savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. *nj the consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) *jb updated02/24/10
The worst 1997 GMC Savana problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes9
- Transmission7
- Body6
- Fuel system6
- Engine5
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes9
- Transmission7
- Body6
- Fuel system6
- Engine5
- Steering4
- Airbags3
- Seat belts3
- Tires3
- Electrical2
- Seats2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised evaporative emission pipe assembly.
Recall number 00V110000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC Savana 48
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Vehicle Recalls
1997 GMC Savana fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 17 | 14-15 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 |
What 1997 GMC Savana owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Plastic pressure fuel line on my gmc 1997 savannah g150 developed a puncture spraying gasoline near exhaust pipe had to replace send defective line to gm they said they had no way to test it.
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
While driving at 30 MPH and without warning driver side air bag deployed. Then, passenger side air bag deployed. Dealer examined the vehicle, an determined that sensor control module had a short due to moisture in the carpet.
Airbag inadvertently deployed with nobody inside the vehicle. *la
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
Side cargo doors progressively harder to open until rear upper hinge snapped. Door left hanging, very dangerous. Not rusted or abused.
Replaced intake manifold gaskets with 69,000 miles on it.
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
Consumer states that after the recall #00v110000 fuel odor leakage was repair on the vehicle the sending unit fails to operate within a week. Dealer notified and stated that the repair has nothing to do with the sending unit. Please provide that dealer name address and number. Ts
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Questions about the 1997 GMC Savana
Is the 1997 GMC Savana reliable?
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 1997 GMC Savana, 15.3 times a typical Savana model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC Savana?
Brakes, with 9 complaints. Next is transmission (7).
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC Savana have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the GMC Savana have bad brakes?
The GMC Savana model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (21 complaints) and 1999 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1997 GMC Savana get?
Official estimates for the 1997 GMC Savana range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 17 highway.
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