1997 GMC Savana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC Savana. That ranks 3rd out of 31 Savana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 46owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC Savana problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 13% | 570,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 11% | 69,707 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 9% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 9% | 30,463 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% | 111,480 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC Savana recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a revised evaporative emission pipe assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 *bf
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. *jb
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
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.*ak
Airbag inadvertently deployed with nobody inside the vehicle. *la *jb
Other GMC Savana years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Savana | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Savana | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Savana | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Savana | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Savana | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 Savana | 7 | 6 |
| 2016 Savana | 6 | 7 |
| 2015 Savana | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 Savana | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 Savana | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Savana | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 Savana | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 Savana | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2007 Savana | 6 | 3 |
| 2006 Savana | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 Savana | 13 | 5 |
| 2004 Savana | 12 | 7 |
| 2003 Savana | 22 | 11 |
| 2002 Savana | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Savana | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 Savana | 49 | 1 |
| 1998 Savana | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 | 46 | 1 |
| 1996 Savana | 35 | 2 |
| 1995 Savana | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Savana?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Savana?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 GMC Savana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.