We found the following complaints for GMC SAVANA (1998)
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Due topositioning of sensor onpassenger's side water gets undercarpeting, and sensor light is on.dealer has been notified.
Water got undercarpet onpassenger's side whereairbag sensorwas located. Sensor got wet, andairbag deployed.
Due to positioning of the airbag sensor water gets under carpet.currently,srs light stays illuminated whilevehicle is in motion.
Water gets under the carpet whereairbag sensor is located, causingairbag light to illuminate whilevehicle is in motion.dealer has been notified.
Water gets under the carpet whereairbag sensor is located, causing the light to illuminate while the vehicle is in motion.the dealer has been notified.
Due topositioning ofairbag sensorsensor stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion.
Dt the vehicle caught on fire. Had not contacted gmc at this point. This happened on july 18, 2005. Vehiclewas 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.
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
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 thedelco battery had a split in it, dealership replaced the battery and indicated that they had seen many defective a.c.delco batteries. *mjs
Vehicle will accelerate on its ownwhen put in gear as soon as consumer takes foot off brake. This has happened.dealer cannot remedy problem. 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.
Intake manifold gasket failure (plastic gasket) allowingcoolant to leak.
Re:1998 gmc savana cargo van
Intermittentlyvehicle will stall out and die without warning.dealer has been notified.
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.
Transmission failed during emergency situation.
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.
Whenbrakes are appliedpedal feels normal, butabs 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. *ml
While drivingandapplying the brakes consumerheard noise coming from the brakes.dealer replacedbrakes, including calipers/pads and shoes, seven times.*ml
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.
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
When applying the brakes, steering cannot be controlled. All steering is lost. Dealer has vehicle right now.
Brakingsystem malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and may result in acrash.please provide further information.
Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown.please give any further details.
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
While drivingandapplying the brakes consumerheard noise coming from the brakes.dealer replacedbrakes, including calipers/pads and shoes, seven times.*ml
Vehicle will accelerate on its ownwhen put in gear as soon as consumer takes foot off brake. This has happened.dealer cannot remedy problem. 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.
The cable which controlled the side passenger door broke.*mr. Three months later the cable which held the spare tire broke.
Doorhinges were breaking and coming apart fromvehicle.please attach more information aboutproblem.
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.the hinges are welded to the gmc van. I cant replace them.
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
Vehicle came equipped with standard tires which hold about 2300 pounds insteadof exloadtires which hold 7200 pounds. This was causing a loss ofcontrol and premature wearof the tires.also,label onthe driver's door was incorrect.because ofthis error , it took 13 months before they discovered what was causing the problem, andwent through 9 alignments and several tires.
The cable which controlled the side passenger door broke.*mr. Three months later the cable which held the spare tire broke.
Original tires on a 1998, gmc, savanna, dot xn11b1a247,lt 245/75r16.tread separated fromtire, it did not blowout. Tire did body damage to vehicle.left rear and right front tire also had tread separation.
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
Firestone, tire size lt245/75r16 dot vn11b1a108. Tread separated on three tires.equipment for a 1998, gmc, 15 passenger van.dealer contacted.
Vehicle will accelerate on its ownwhen put in gear as soon as consumer takes foot off brake. This has happened.dealer cannot remedy problem. 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.
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.
Outsides mirrors wobblewhen driving at highway speeds, causing poor visibility, which could result in an accident. Gm is aware of problem, but there is no solution.
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