Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 GMC Savana. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 GMC Savana based on all problems reported for the 1998 Savana.
Gm theft system engaged leaving me stranded multiple times including on a remote mountain side. I was only able to get a cell signal by walking a few km's down the road in the middle of the night to call for help. When I was able to get a hold of the dealer in the morning, they instructed me on how to "relearn" the key code and drive the van to the dealership. They cut a new key and sent me on my way. Since, the van theft system has left me stranded multiple times and me having to spend half an hour or more doing the relearn procedure. Warning lamps include "security' light illuminated on dash. Van starts, runs for 2 seconds and turns off.
Dt the vehicle caught on fire. Had not contacted GMC at this point. This happened on July 18, 2005. Vehicle was burned completely by the time the fire department got there. The vehicle started slowing down, pulled over, and the fire was under the bottom around catalytic converter.
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