66 problems have been reported for the 1997 GMC Savana. The following chart shows the 16 most common problems for 1997 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic with 13 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (7 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Structure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Tire | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Steering | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Electrical System | |
| Seats | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Visibility | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Suspension | |
| Equipment |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 GMC Savana in 1997.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used GMC Savana, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 GMC Savana with the GMC Savana from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 Savana is 66 while the average number of problems reported for the 24 model years of the GMC Savana is 22.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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