Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Savana

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1996 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of GMC Savana


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 GMC Savana

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Enginecheck light came on and stayed on for three days. Then it was hard to shift of gear. She took vehicle to the dealership to be flushed out. Consumer was concerned that at 40,000 miles she had severe shifting problem.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The vehicke had to have the engine heads reworked due to engine check light coming on starting at 2000 miles. #1 cylinder exhuast valve was sticking open. We have had the dealer replace the window motor control motor and switch. Failed 4 times. Brakes are terrible.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission has failed three times.   Read details...


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