We found the following complaints for GMC SAVANA (1999)
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While waiting at a stop light ford pickup rearended gmc on passenger's rear corner and pushed it into rear of another vehicle. Upon impact with other vehicle, neither air bag deployed.driver suffered injuries, and received emergency room treatment.
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.
Glaval package is falling apart due to electrical problems and the vehicle is unsafe to drive.yh
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.
Intake manifold gasgets deteriating and have to be replaced with 25,000 miles on the vehicle.
Consumer states that the "engine" cracked, resulting in a severe coolant leak.
Intermittent stalling. Stalls at 55mph, 20 mph, while idling in park, or while idling in drive. Dealer service dept. Unable to duplicate problem.
Intake manifold gasgets deteriating and have to be replaced with 25,000 miles on the vehicle.
Air condition/heat vents not connected to rear; rear view mirrors shake at all speeds, making visability difficult for rear view. Ventatlation system does not operate properly at dash. These items were in this condition at purchase, this is a van conversion, and sold as a demo vehicle under new car ad.
While shifting gears transmission would down shift on itsown. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, andmechanic replaced transmission.
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 /nopattern), 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 dealerto 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 engine for oil light- amazing "we found problems"-order parts "2weeks"-01/14 /2000 - "we got parts"(2 wks.-ha!)-01/19/2000 -replaced gauge cluster, notified me of brake service bulletin, "will order parts"- 01/19/2000-notice signif. Changes in gauge readings.- 01/24/2000 - speedometer stops at 25mph- moving or stopped- call dealer to report this, speed read continues to go down(while driving) , settling at 20 for a few miles, then 10,then 0 for a few more,then returns to "?normal?"- 01/26/2000- return to dealer for brake work("parts are in") , after all day, call to pick up - brakes grind -pull to right 1/2 mile away. Past closing time- head home -20 miles later brakes really grinding- able to make sharp corner right turn by just applying brakes-01/26/2000 -there's part of my journal/adventure - ???what now??????????.
Shift lever has broken twice.dealer has repaired it.manufacturer has been contacted.shift lever broke again cause is unknown but was replaced.
Driver unable to use seat belt because the arm rest hits the side of the front seats.yh
The rear passenger's seat belt buckle will not release.the dealerindicated that the vehicle is no longer under warranty.*la
Rear seatbelt locking mechanism doesn't work,it is useless. Also, rearview mirrorshakeswhen driving, drivercant't see what is behind him. Rear seat belts are not of the same design , will not buckle for proper use.
The gmc van was west bound on hwy 67 and was at a stop yielding for traffic turning onto cr 209.the other vehicle also west bound was not paying any attention to the road while having her head down looking on the floor board and did not see the van stopped and rearended it. She was traveling at 60 mph and never applied her brakes.upon impact the driver's seat broke completely and when the driver came to he was laid out flat in the seat on the floor board looking up at the ceiling. The passenger sustained severe back injuries from the seat breakage that banged into his back.
Passenger seat has tipped back; three times.each time the dealership replaced the hinge pin and put a small sprocket to lock in place.this doesn't seem to fix the problem. The only reason someone hasn't been hurt is the discovery of the missing pins when a passenger is loading into the back.
While drivingchild in passenger's front seat noticedseat getting very hot. Consumer pulled over, and sawheater of the seat had burned a hole through the fabric. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet. Please add further information.
When making a normal stop vehicle was very hard to stop, causing extended stopping distance.consumer contacteddealer,dealer determined the causeto be oil leaking onto the brakes. Also,dealer has replaced the drums andput new oil seals in axles. .et.
When applying brakes during an emergency stop abs releases too much, and will not stop vehicle. Also, when accelerating from a stop brakes tend to stay locked for a short period of time, then release.van has been taken todealership twice for this problem.dealership has not been successful in fixing the problem. Please list other vehicle identification numbers.
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 this point,&..i could /should have stopped safely, with no collision if the brakes had worked properly!
Whenbrakes were applied under normal stopping conditions pedal went to the floor, causingextended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Prior toincidentdealer inspectedvehicle.
While driving vehicle, left wheel started to grab after applying abs brakes. Would make clunking sounds. Stopping distance is effective by abs brake problem. Is intermittent. Been to dealer numerous times & problem with abs brakes not corrected.
Consumer was traveling about 20mph in good weather conditions and pressed on brakes & the abs brakes didn't work. Left front & right rear locked up. Gmc was aware of problem andwill investigate more.
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 /nopattern), 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 dealerto 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 engine for oil light- amazing "we found problems"-order parts "2weeks"-01/14 /2000 - "we got parts"(2 wks.-ha!)-01/19/2000 -replaced gauge cluster, notified me of brake service bulletin, "will order parts"- 01/19/2000-notice signif. Changes in gauge readings.- 01/24/2000 - speedometer stops at 25mph- moving or stopped- call dealer to report this, speed read continues to go down(while driving) , settling at 20 for a few miles, then 10,then 0 for a few more,then returns to "?normal?"- 01/26/2000- return to dealer for brake work("parts are in") , after all day, call to pick up - brakes grind -pull to right 1/2 mile away. Past closing time- head home -20 miles later brakes really grinding- able to make sharp corner right turn by just applying brakes-01/26/2000 -there's part of my journal/adventure - ???what now??????????.
The brakes went all the way to the floor and could not stop the vehicle. Yh
Drum and brakes are failing every 13,000 miles without notice.service station advises they have had several related problems.
Consumer stated the brake light on the instrument panel would not go off and the van had a very hard brake pedal like there was no power boost, consumer was informed that the problem was an equalizer, however when it was installed it did not resolve the problem, then they discovered it was the switch on the brake pedal that was bad or needed to be adjusted, consumer was informed that the hard brake pedal was normal for gmc's, consumer stated while driving he experienced hard braking and the wheels locked up, consumer stated there was no abs control even though vehicle is suppose to have it, consumer belives he only has front wheel braking.*yd
Brakes and rotors have deteriorated and continue to deteriorate within unreasonably short mileage periods, the brakes smoke during short intervals of driving and stick to rotors causing a loud popping sound when released and fail to adequately stop the vehicle, the rotors begin cracking and warping prematurely causing shimmying and vibration.nlm
Premature wear ofbrake pads.dealer has replaced three sets of pads.
The front brake pads had to be replaced 5 times after the mentioned date.11/13/99 @ 26,920 miles, 12/23/1999 @ 29,524, 3/8/2000 @ 35,692 mi., 5/2/2000 @ 43,000 mi., 6/10/2000 @ 47,761 mil, 7/31/2000 @ 51,136mi.
Front brake rotors and pads failure caused the brake noisy. Yh
Brakes and rotors have deteriorated and continue to deteriorate within unreasonably short mileage periods, the brakes smoke during short intervals of driving and stick to rotors causing a loud popping sound when released and fail to adequately stop the vehicle, the rotors begin cracking and warping prematurely causing shimmying and vibration.nlm
Front brake rotors and pads failure caused the brake noisy. Yh
Drum and brakes are failing every 13,000 miles without notice.service station advises they have had several related problems.
When making a normal stop vehicle was very hard to stop, causing extended stopping distance.consumer contacteddealer,dealer determined the causeto be oil leaking onto the brakes. Also,dealer has replaced the drums andput new oil seals in axles. .et.
Steering failed completely.dealer stated the conversion company made the vehicle too heavy.
The problem i have with the vehicle is the shift controller breaks off the steering support(inside the steering bowl assembly). The direct result of this is the inability to shift direction. This is also the third time this has happened. The first time, repair was done by maxon gmc, 2301 rt. 22, union, nj. When i asked what was the cause, i was told excessive shifting. The second repair was done by malouf (where vehicle was purchased). When asked what was the cause, i was told it looked like someone slapped the parts together, and this would never happen again. Never has happened the third time, and now, it's back at malouf. I am even more concerned now with the safe operation of the vehicle and what is going to happen, since when i asked the service manager to have a gm safety expert look at this, i was told that the vehicle would returned with the needed parts replaced.
The power brake/steering pump shaftbroke, rendering the power brake and steering inoperable. The problem occurred while traveling downhill and presented a safety problem. The vehicle only had 70,000 miles at the time. I was and remain concerned that the part defect was not identified earlier and presented a potential safety hazard. The part has been replaced, but i want to know if the replacement part is safe and how gmc will reimburse me for all of the costs i incurred to correct the problem. It was very distressing to lose all power steering and braking while the vehicle was in motion. Had i been traveling faster, injuries most assuredly would have occurred. I have seen elsewhere on the internet that a 2000 gmc savana van recall was issued for the same defective part.
While driving 5 mph suddenly, the driver was not able to steer to the right. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the shop for inspection.the mechanic determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. ......it happened after making a sharp turnto the left. Consumer could not steer the van left right.the mechanic indicated that the shaftfrom the power steering pump wa ssheared in half.
Tie rod failed causing excessive vibration.nlm
Blind spot to the right of intersections.
Side doors failed to open properly. Had noticedplastic panels interlocking at bottom. Plastic panels has fallen out.door closer torear was pushed back into position. Had taken to dealership. Informed by mechanic the 1st panel would and could be replaced, but not the second.
Consumer states side door will not open or close, bolts and hinges were rusted and frozen, dealer contacted but not willing to do anything. *yd
Side cargo doorhas frozen athinges and door cannotbe opened.dealer has been contacted.the door failure was safety hazard.
Defective hinges on side cargo doors.side doors not frequently used.repeatedly greased/oiled to reduce tension and force necessary to operate doors. Doors now inoperable. Hinges cracked & rusted out completely after only 3 1/2 years of owning vehicle. Passengers would be trapped inside if using center seats.hinges are useless.per gmc, my problem; take ownership of the vehicle & it's issues after warranty expired.
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).
Side door hinges are stiff, causing the door to bearly open.the hinge is causing the sheet metal to flex as it tries to open and close.
Consumer states side door will not open or close, bolts and hinges were rusted and frozen, dealer contacted but not willing to do anything. *yd
Front shock absorber failed. Yh
The tread "peeled off" both tires within 3 days of each other at normal highway driving speed. Thank god that they didn't fail when we were driving on the blue ridge parkway's hairpin turns, or i probably wouldn't be here to send this email. These dunlop tires were installed on 6/14/2000 by tire kingdom. They were replaced this morning with goodrich tires.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r15 )
While driving 50mph underside of vehicle was being hit by something going cluck, cluck. Stopped & checked vehi tire with spare.
Tire blowout.tread is gone and in the river.only sidewalls remain.talked to dealer and they sent me to firestone.firestone said it was just a tire that went flat while driving.( dot number: vn11b1a089 tire size: lt24575r16 )
Driving at 65mi hr.--sounded like an explosioncar come very close to rolling over--replaced all 4 tires & had to replace a rim
I had the typical firestone experience except this time it was with a gm model and a different type of tire.the tread on this tire just peeled right off.luckily, i'm alive to talk about it. Firestone said it was underinflated.i disagree. I used the best and most efficent mechanic in town and he always keeps the pressure adjusted properly for the appropriate season.all the tires were original equipment.i saved the other 3 tires so when you investigate you can tell if my tires were underinflated or not. (dot number: vn11b1a428tiresize: lt24575r16)
Goodyear, eagle gt areoriginal tires on 1999, gmc savanna, p235/75r15, dotmkm2e3hro89.while traveling at 60 mphright rear tire blewout. Sidewalls came off tire.
Squeaking sounds come from the cooler area between the seats.yh
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 /nopattern), 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 dealerto 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 engine for oil light- amazing "we found problems"-order parts "2weeks"-01/14 /2000 - "we got parts"(2 wks.-ha!)-01/19/2000 -replaced gauge cluster, notified me of brake service bulletin, "will order parts"- 01/19/2000-notice signif. Changes in gauge readings.- 01/24/2000 - speedometer stops at 25mph- moving or stopped- call dealer to report this, speed read continues to go down(while driving) , settling at 20 for a few miles, then 10,then 0 for a few more,then returns to "?normal?"- 01/26/2000- return to dealer for brake work("parts are in") , after all day, call to pick up - brakes grind -pull to right 1/2 mile away. Past closing time- head home -20 miles later brakes really grinding- able to make sharp corner right turn by just applying brakes-01/26/2000 -there's part of my journal/adventure - ???what now??????????.
All panels are loose and very flimsy.yh
Consumer has problems with the exterior rearview mirrors shaking. It's been taken to the dealer 4 times.once they reordered the mirrors, it still wasn't fixed.the 2nd time, they tried using weights. The 3rd time, they just said they couldn't fix it. Consumer said that it is very dangerous because driver really can't see, and things aren't visible. *ml
Air condition/heat vents not connected to rear; rear view mirrors shake at all speeds, making visability difficult for rear view. Ventatlation system does not operate properly at dash. These items were in this condition at purchase, this is a van conversion, and sold as a demo vehicle under new car ad.
Side mirrors on both the front left (driver's door) and front right (passenger) door are not stable particularly at moderate to highway speeds.the mirrors shake and vision becomes blurred which is a safety concern.both side mirrors have been replaced 4 times since the vehicle was purchased over a year and one-half timeframe.per discussions with the dealer's service manager (david wright), the dealer has noticed the problem on many similar vehicles.in fact, the dealer's service manager mentioned both he and the body shop manager own similar vehicles and have experienced the same problem on their own vehicles.after notifying general motors of the problem, a 4th repair attempt was made by putting model year 2000 mirrors on the 1999 vehicle.unfortunately the most recent repair did not fix the problem and per discussions with the gm legal correspondence / customer service representative (dawn whitt @ 1-800-231-1841 prompt 9 ext. 58909), per her discussions with the gm vehicle area manager (dennis ferguson) the problem is a design problem and gm can do nothing else to fix the problem other than what it has already done.use of the mirrors is very important particularly for a full-size van like the savana.the shaking is a safety hazard since the vision is blurred which could result in an accident when changing lanes if the vision is not clear as the side mirrors are the only equipment on the van that the driver can use to see vehicles on either side of the van.
Rear seatbelt locking mechanism doesn't work,it is useless. Also, rearview mirrorshakeswhen driving, drivercant't see what is behind him. Rear seat belts are not of the same design , will not buckle for proper use.
Consumer gets dizzy and also gets a headache when looking through windshield.looks like windshield has waves and spots in it. Dealer contacted. *yd
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