1998 Van Con GMC Savana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GMC Savana years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Van Con GMC Savana. That is the most of any GMC Savana model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Van Con 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Van Con GMC Savana recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Problem: Vehicle description: conversion type-a school buses equipped with plunger/socket positive door openers on single rear emergency doors. These buses do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk: In the event of an emergency, small children may have difficulty in opening the door, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove the plunger/socket type door opener and replace it with a telescopic prop door opener.
Structure:body:door
Problem: Vehicle description: conversion school buses equipped with a single rear emergency door. The last seat is too close to the emergency rear door restricting the passage. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will reposition the seats forward; replace rear-most seat back cushion with a thin back; or remove 30" wide rear-most seat and replace with a 16" wide seat.
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.
The dealer sells half million dollar camper Vans but sold me a 1998 GMC Coachmen Savana.He has wrong year on all documents my insurance says! The urgent safety issue to my life and safety to others on national roads is that I CANNOT drive the van/ home at ALL (the delears technician inspected the…
Other Van Con GMC Savana years
← 1997 GMC Savana · 1999 GMC Savana →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 GMC Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 GMC Savana | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Van Con GMC Savana?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Van Con GMC Savana?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Van Con GMC Savana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GMC Savana model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.