We found the following complaints for GMC SAVANA (1997)
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Airbag inadvertently deployed with nobody inside the vehicle.*la
While driving at 30 mph and without warningdriver side air bag deployed.then,passenger side air bag deployed. Dealer examined the vehicle, an determined that sensor control modulehad a short due to moisture in the carpet.
Safety hazard! the electric driver seat is not square with the steering wheel.the seat position makes the driver set at an angle to the right of the wheel so if the air bag is deployed it will hit the driver in the right shoulder and on the left side of the head and twist the body around.the way the driver seat is angled the air bag will never hit square with the body . This is a safety hazard as the air bag will cause the body to twist as opposed to hitting you square and holding you face forward . I feel it will crowd the driver towards the drivers side door in a twisted condition. Gmc and auto form and the dealer have been notified and i am told i will have to live with this safety hazard as they cannot correct it and they are all in agreement that there is a definite problem.again that i will have to just live with. I hope that the vehicle is never in an accident with the air bag deployed and multiple deaths and or permanent injury as a result of this safety hazard.
Electrical wiring harness have all corroded due to moisture, possibly causing fire or electrical failures.
While driving down the road the van briefly lost power.at the next stop sign i noticed white steam or smoke coming from under the hood.after turning the van continued to lose power until i got pulled over.after getting myself and two of my children out of the van the smoke turned black and i knew it was a fire.as we walked back to a safe distance i could see fire dripping out from under the front of the van.it was soon engulfed in fire and continued to burn until the fire dept. Arrived to put it out.the van wastotaled.
1997 gmc savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. *njthe consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) updated02/24/10
Loss of engine coolant was reported to dealer multiple times.first reported at 16,799 miles.dealer always did pressure test but reported no problem.now my mechanic tells me i have coolant in the oil.
Replaced intake manifold gaskets with 69,000 miles on it.
At 38,000 milesvehicle would shift hard between gear changes, only when traveling long distance. Consumer stated that while the transmission started hard shifting from first to second gear the engine light came on. *yd
While driving the engine cuts off without reason at 30mph and under only. Problem has not been discovered.
While using the jack to change the right rear tire, the jack collapsed and caused the vehicle to fall down.no one was injured. The manufacturer will to contacted.
Manufacturer declined to provide assistance in repair/replacement of pump. *ph *nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768169
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.
Fuel sending unit tank failed twice on this van. Once on another 3/4 ton van. Very expensive to repair.
Fuel tank holds 1/2 tank capacity then begins to leak.nlm
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
Since vehiclewas purchased there has beena gas leak.consumer states' he constantly breathing fumes.cause is unknown.please provide any further information. Ts
Major automatic transmission failure first evidenced by harsh 1-2 upshift caused by known factory default in construction materials and solenoid circuitry. Many owners reporting same problem either within or after warranty period.
At 38,000 milesvehicle would shift hard between gear changes, only when traveling long distance. Consumer stated that while the transmission started hard shifting from first to second gear the engine light came on. *yd
Consumer states that while driving the transmission failed, causing an awful noise, and limited mobiliy.*scc
1997 gmc savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. *njthe consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) updated02/24/10
1. Rear adjustment spring was not installed in vehicle from factory, causing brakes to become spongy. 2. Transmission has become faulty wihtin 42,000.
My automatic transmission completely lost all of it's fluid while i was driving and left a cloud of smoke which caused me to stop.when i saw a pool of transmission fluid, i looked under the van and noticed that the exhaust crossover pipe had caused the fluid to ignite under the van and flames were visible under the vehicle.at this point, i ordered my wife to get out of the van because of the flames.a motorist must have called the mt. Morris fire department because a fire truck arrived at the sceen.i had already put the flames out by using a fire extinguisher that i carry.my van had to be towed to albert chevrolet in mt. Morris (they were one of the few dealerships that were open on saturday).the dealer stated that the transmission alone is listed for $1,350.00 plus labor and any addition fluids and/or parts.i estimate this to cost approximately $2,500.00.
The consumer noticed that it took a while for the transmission to shift soon after while driving the consumer heard a pop and the transmission would not shift into reverse.nlm
Seat belts locks up, and while driving the buckles will become unlatched. Dealer has replaced the buckles on the van.
Vehicle's seat belts have two retractors, the shoulder harness and the lap and floor.when the belt is hooked together, consumer can stand and walk away from the seat at least three feet. The consumer's child when buckled in, the buckle of the seat belt stops in the center of the child's chest.the manufacturer insists that this problem is not handled by them.
Vehicle's seat belts have two retractors, the shoulder harness and the lap and floor.when the belt is hooked together, consumer can stand and walk away from the seat at least three feet. The consumer's child when buckled in, the buckle of the seat belt stops in the center of the child's chest.the manufacturer insists that this problem is not handled by them.
Seat belts in the rear captains chairs do no connect when a large person is in seat, and when a small person is in seat the belt connects across the neck, which causes choking. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. States the belts are not properly located and cannot remedy the problem.
Head rests blocks the view of rear windows.
Safety hazard! the electric driver seat is not square with the steering wheel.the seat position makes the driver set at an angle to the right of the wheel so if the air bag is deployed it will hit the driver in the right shoulder and on the left side of the head and twist the body around.the way the driver seat is angled the air bag will never hit square with the body . This is a safety hazard as the air bag will cause the body to twist as opposed to hitting you square and holding you face forward . I feel it will crowd the driver towards the drivers side door in a twisted condition. Gmc and auto form and the dealer have been notified and i am told i will have to live with this safety hazard as they cannot correct it and they are all in agreement that there is a definite problem.again that i will have to just live with. I hope that the vehicle is never in an accident with the air bag deployed and multiple deaths and or permanent injury as a result of this safety hazard.
When applying the brakes, the abs brakes would experience an intermittent problem. This would cause a longer stopping distance for the vehicle.
Whenputting 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.
Towing a rented trailer and small hydra-hoe. Weather conditions had been raining. The trailer contains a hyrdraulic master cylinder that is activated from the force of the trailer pushing the vehicle when stopping. In this cause the anti-locks would provide sufficient stopping power as they would not lock up. The more the trailer pushed the less they would brake. Rig was virtually brakeless into an intersection. This was not a panic stop, the light had changed with appx 80 yards to stop speed appx. 35mph .
When depressing brake pedal rear brakes would grab. When consumer released the brakes vehicle would travel like brakes were still applied, causing vehicle to surge.dealer has been notified.consumer states that the manufacturer suggested to the dealer to disconnect the rear brake adjuster and was told that all the rear brakes were over adjusting, consumer states since the removal, the brakes still grab and stay partially on after the brake pedal has been released, dealer stated that the vehicle is supposed to respond like that because it was designed to have a load in it.
When applying the brakes there are loud squeaking noises and the pedal gets soft and goes closer to the floor. Also, front calipers have gotten stuck, and had to be replaced. Dealer cant find the cause of theproblem.
While slowing down vehicle driver felt a pulsation in front steering wheel. Took to dealer, and he changed brakerotors,but not pads. Since then, consumerbrought vehicle to dealer4 more times.last timewas on 01/ 28/99. Picked it up a couple of days later, and it still had pulsation. Consumer indicated thatwhen applyingbrakes it felt as thoughvehicle was going to stop.
1. Rear adjustment spring was not installed in vehicle from factory, causing brakes to become spongy. 2. Transmission has become faulty wihtin 42,000.
Brake pedal keeps squeaking. Dealer has replaced pedal. But, within 1000 miles noise will come back.
When depressing brake pedal rear brakes would grab. When consumer released the brakes vehicle would travel like brakes were still applied, causing vehicle to surge.dealer has been notified.consumer states that the manufacturer suggested to the dealer to disconnect the rear brake adjuster and was told that all the rear brakes were over adjusting, consumer states since the removal, the brakes still grab and stay partially on after the brake pedal has been released, dealer stated that the vehicle is supposed to respond like that because it was designed to have a load in it.
Consumer stated the front brakes were replaced, the front rotors were machined and the rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted.
When applying the brakes there are loud squeaking noises and the pedal gets soft and goes closer to the floor. Also, front calipers have gotten stuck, and had to be replaced. Dealer cant find the cause of theproblem.
1. Rear adjustment spring was not installed in vehicle from factory, causing brakes to become spongy. 2. Transmission has become faulty wihtin 42,000.
Towing a rented trailer and small hydra-hoe. Weather conditions had been raining. The trailer contains a hyrdraulic master cylinder that is activated from the force of the trailer pushing the vehicle when stopping. In this cause the anti-locks would provide sufficient stopping power as they would not lock up. The more the trailer pushed the less they would brake. Rig was virtually brakeless into an intersection. This was not a panic stop, the light had changed with appx 80 yards to stop speed appx. 35mph .
Whenputting 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.
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 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
Consumer states while driving, the power steering went out, the dealer determined the shaft broke in the power steering pump, dealer replaced the power steering pump assembly and serpentine belt.
Vehicle leaks continually into interior.
Design of narrow running boards along with the vinyl strips and the lack of a rigid platform caused occupant of the van to slip and fall.
Glove box is not set correctly.
There are two positions when opening the rear doors; they are 90 & 180 degrees. When opening the rear doors at 180 degrees the detent is not deep enough to hold the doors open.so, when parking on an incline or when the wind blows,the doors will slam shut.
Side cargo doors progressively harder to open until rear upper hinge snapped.door left hanging, very dangerous.not rusted or abused.*nlm
Upper hinge pin falling out ofhinges, and causing doors to drop.unable to close properly;. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While closing hood, hands of the consumer caused deep dents in the area, due to weak material.
While slowing down vehicle driver felt a pulsation in front steering wheel. Took to dealer, and he changed brakerotors,but not pads. Since then, consumerbrought vehicle to dealer4 more times.last timewas on 01/ 28/99. Picked it up a couple of days later, and it still had pulsation. Consumer indicated thatwhen applyingbrakes it felt as thoughvehicle was going to stop.
The rear left side tire blew up while the consumer was traveling at 70 mph. (firestone steel tex r4s/tire size lt223/75r16).
Tire came apart-did not deflate-considerable body damage.( dot number: 909d tire size: lt245/75r1 )
Tire came apart-did not deflate-considerable body damage. (dot number: 909dtiresize: lt245/75r1)
The rear left side tire blew up while the consumer was traveling at 70 mph. (firestone steel tex r4s/tire size lt223/75r16).
While driving, firestone firehawk ss10tire p235/70r15 experienced tread separation,tread had fallen off on right front tire, was not a blowout.problem with the tire has happened 3 times already. Vehicle towed to tire shop & replaced. Sent tire to firestone.
When depressing brake pedal rear brakes would grab. When consumer released the brakes vehicle would travel like brakes were still applied, causing vehicle to surge.dealer has been notified.consumer states that the manufacturer suggested to the dealer to disconnect the rear brake adjuster and was told that all the rear brakes were over adjusting, consumer states since the removal, the brakes still grab and stay partially on after the brake pedal has been released, dealer stated that the vehicle is supposed to respond like that because it was designed to have a load in it.
Passenger's side 3rd window in back falls out of track onto paint of van when unlatched. This happened at 297 miles, was repaired by dealer. The window fell down when the vehicle was new .the consumer states that the manufacturer should replaced it.
Back rear windows on the back doors are not set correctly.
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